Tragedy struck Silver Spring, Maryland on Sunday when two 20-year-old men were discovered shot to death at a local park, causing a stir in the suburb just blocks from its bustling downtown area.
Responding to reports of gunfire before 7 p.m., Montgomery County police found the bodies at Nolte Local Park, off the 500 block of Thayer Avenue, near an apartment complex and a basketball court. The search for the assailant or assailants continues as authorities work to piece together the events that led to the violent incident. NBC Washington reported that while the victims' identities were not immediately available, the police confirmed both were 20 years old.
No arrests have been made and police spokesperson Sheira Goff admitted to NBC Washington, "We don't have any information as to exactly what happened." She noted witnesses were in the area at the time of the shooting and detectives are urging potential witnesses to come forward. "We do know that there were several people who were in the area when the shooting happened," Goff explained.
With the incident still under investigation, detectives remain tight-lipped about how the proximity of the basketball court may relate to the crime, according to 7News. The Montgomery County Police Department has yet to disclose any suspect information as efforts to connect with various witnesses continue. "There were several witnesses around at the time of the shooting and are asking anyone with information to come forward," MCPD stated.
Residents and those with knowledge of the crime are urged to contact the Montgomery County Police. Both NBC Washington and FOX 5 DC call on anyone with information regarding the shooting to bring it to the attention of law enforcement as they work to solve this baffling and grievous act of violence that has punctured the community's sense of safety.
