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On 10/01/2012, at approximately 1733 hours, a discharge of a firearm call was received by the Frederick Police Department in the area of the 400 block of W. South St. Frederick, MD. Officers and detectives received information that a large group of people had been involved in a fight just prior to their arrival at the scene. Several callers also reported hearing gunfire during the altercation. A crime scene was located in the 400 block of W. South St. which confirmed the information received. A victim, related to the incident, was located a short time later suffering from a stab wound. The victim was flown to Shock Trauma and later released after it was discovered that his wounds were non-life threatening. No other victims in this case have come forward.

This case is actively being investigated by the Criminal Investigations Division of the Frederick Police Department. Anyone with information concerning this investigation is asked to contact Detective Mike Morgan at 301-600-1259. Information can also be left via the tip line at 301-600-TIPS (8477) or via email at FPDCrimeTip@frederickMDpolice.org. This investigation is in the preliminary stages and no further information is available at this time.

Case#: 2012-61747
Lead investigator: Det. Mike Morgan
Author of release: D/Sgt. J.P. Hayer #347 (301-600-1265)