Teen shot in Gaithersburg, suspects arrested after police chase

Teen shot in Gaithersburg; drone helps police catch suspects

A 17-year-old boy is recovering after being shot Thursday evening in Gaithersburg, and police are now investigating the incident. FOX 5's Shomari Stone has the story.

GAITHERSBURG, Md. - A 17-year-old boy is recovering after being shot Thursday evening in Gaithersburg, and police are now investigating the incident.

Just before 5 p.m., Montgomery County police officers responded to Spiceberry Circle where they found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with what was described as "non-life-threatening injuries," according to authorities.

After the shooting, the suspects left the scene in a vehicle. Officers chased them to the intersection of Longdraft Road and Clopper Road.

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The suspects then abandoned the vehicle and took off on foot.

Following a brief chase, all three suspects were apprehended and taken into custody. The department said its newest drone and K-9 units helped with the arrest.

Authorities identified the three suspects charged in connection with the shooting on Friday.

The suspects, 20-year-old Terrence Stover and 19-year-old Tyriq Roberts Hawkins, both of Germantown, and a 16-year-old boy from Olney, have been charged with attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and conspiracy to commit second-degree murder. The 16-year-old has been charged as an adult.