UPDATE 9/27/2021: On September 26 at 7:43 p.m., officers responded to the area of Blair Road and Strauss Avenue in Indian Head for the report of a fight among a large group of people, mostly juveniles.
During the altercation, an unknown male began firing a weapon towards the group, striking two people.
A male in his 30s was struck once in the upper body and once in the leg. A 12-year-old female was struck once in the leg.
Both victims were transported to hospitals for treatment and both are in stable condition.
Detectives are working on leads and ask anyone with information to call Detective A. Worley at 301-609-6518. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous may contact Charles County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips may also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app, which can be found in the Android Store and Apple store by searching P3tips. Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the suspect in this case. The investigation is ongoing.
UPDATE 8:50 p.m.: Officers have secured the scene and located two people with gunshot wounds. Both are being transported. This is an active investigation. Anyone with info should call 301-932-2222 or Charles County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.
POLICE ACTIVITY: Officers are currently on the scene of a shooting at Strauss Avenue and Blair Road in Indian Head. We will release more details when available. Anyone with info please call 301-932-2222.
8:25 p.m.: On Sunday, September 26, 2021, at approximately 7:47 p.m., police were dispatched to the area of Blair Road and Strauss Avenue in Indian Head, for the report of shots fired.
The first arriving officer announced shots were actively being fired and reported a large crowd with multiple vehicles leaving the area at a high rate of speed.
A short time after his arrival, the officer found two gunshot victims and requested fire and rescue personnel to the scene.
Due to the crowd being disorderly and aggressive, police removed the two victims from the scene to a safe area for fire and rescue personnel.
The male victim was reportedly an adult in his 30’s with a gunshot wound to the chest, the second victim was reported as a 12-year-old with a gunshot wound to the lower body.
Updates will be provided when they become available.
