Four teens arrested after Germantown shooting and police chase; 1 gun recovered
GAITHERSBURG, Md. - Four teenagers were arrested Monday evening following a shooting and police chase in Gaithersburg, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police.
The suspects, identified as three 15-year-old boys and one 16-year-old boy, were taken into custody. Two of the 15-year-olds were released to their parents after being processed at a Germantown police station.
The 16-year-old was taken to a local hospital for minor injuries before being released to his parent.
The fourth suspect, who was also 15 years old, was chased down and bitten by a K9 unit.
During a search, officers said they discovered a loaded .40 caliber handgun on him. He was treated for minor injuries at a hospital and then taken into the custody of the Department of Juvenile Services, where he faces additional charges for possession of a firearm.
On Monday, the department said officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 4:52 p.m. in the 19200 block of Circle Gate Drive in Germantown. Upon arrival, they found multiple shell casings and determined that two apartments and a vehicle had been struck by bullets.
No injuries were reported.
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Police quickly issued a lookout for the suspect's vehicle, identified as a black 2016 Hyundai Accent, and just after 5:30 p.m., the car was spotted near Rothbury Drive and Goshen Road.
A brief pursuit ensued after officers confirmed the vehicle was stolen.
During the chase, two of the suspects hopped out the vehicle and fled on foot.
The car came to a stop in the 20120 block of Rothbury Lane, where the remaining two suspects also jumped out and took off.
Officers established a perimeter and, with the assistance of K9 units, drones, and a helicopter from Prince George’s County, all four suspects were apprehended.
Montgomery County Police say the investigation is ongoing.