Residents of a Rockville neighborhood were startled this morning as gunfire rang out, striking a residence and a vehicle. The Rockville City Police Department is currently on a manhunt for the suspects involved in the shooting, which occurred around 3:45 a.m. on the 1200 block of Alison Drive, DC News Now reports. Despite the property damage, fortunately, no casualties or injuries have been reported.
According to a witness account, a fight was heard before the gunshots erupted. Shortly after the incident, a four-door sedan was seen fleeing the area, this detail coming from a witness speaking with the officers at the scene. However, descriptions of the suspects or the car have not been made public as the police continue their investigation into the matter, as reported by WJLA.
The area, nestled between the Metro train tracks and Veirs Mill Road, is typically characterized by its single-family homes and a typically peaceful environment. The sudden violence has jarred the community, prompting increased vigilance. Rockville City police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service were quick to respond to the report, with responding officers discovering evidence of the gunfire upon arrival, as Bethesda Magazine highlighted in their coverage of the incident.
