UPDATED (1:23 p.m.): The police officer shot in downtown Silver Spring Monday morning has died. Read this story for the latest updates:
UPDATED (10:41 a.m.): Montgomery County Police Department tweeted Monday morning that an officer was shot in the area of Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Street in Silver Spring and was taken to a local hospital. Police were dispatched to the scene at 8:49 a.m.
MyMCMedia can confirm that the officer was taken to MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington D.C.
Doug Tallman, a reporter for MyMCMedia who’s on the scene in Silver Spring, tweeted that the officer’s condition is unknown.
When asked if other jurisdictions were assisting in this investigation, Captain Tom Jordan responded, “To say it’s an all hands on deck, that’s an understatement.”
MyMCMedia’s Live Tweets On Scene
At Silver Spring. Officer dispatched at 8:49 a.m.for disorderly subjects. Back-up officers arrived to find first officer shot. Now at hospital, condition unknown. Search for subject continues.
— Media Doug (@Media_Doug) October 14, 2019
Capt. Tom Jordan briefs the media. pic.twitter.com/urMIl5kNtv
— Media Doug (@Media_Doug) October 14, 2019
Shooting occurred in Fenton Street garage. Officer was male. No other details on ID. Officers at nearly every corner, to keep an eye out and to answer questions of passer-by. #SilverSpringShooting
— Media Doug (@Media_Doug) October 14, 2019
From Capt. Tom Jordan, the area is on lockdown. Police ask people to avoid area.
— Media Doug (@Media_Doug) October 14, 2019
No idea of number of suspects, Jordan says.
— Media Doug (@Media_Doug) October 14, 2019
The officer was on routine patrol — Jordan called it “proactive policing.”
Jordan said officer was issued bulletproof vest and body cam, but no idea if he was wearing vest or camera activated.
— Media Doug (@Media_Doug) October 14, 2019
Jordan briefs @CmHucker Tom Hucker, who represents Silver Spring pic.twitter.com/mlmKMH42tD
— Media Doug (@Media_Doug) October 14, 2019
The parking garage where the shooting occurred is across the street feom the Silver Spring Civic Center at 1 Veterans Plaza @mymcmedia pic.twitter.com/YXT74xLO7l
— Carolyn Raskauskas (@CarolynRask) October 14, 2019
Undercover vehicles heading to the scene in Silver Spring @mymcmedia pic.twitter.com/Hfy5rhGjIh
— Carolyn Raskauskas (@CarolynRask) October 14, 2019
The scene right now at Fenton and Ellsworth Dr @mymcmedia pic.twitter.com/z4eERgOLGh
— Carolyn Raskauskas (@CarolynRask) October 14, 2019
Emergency vehicles remain on scene at Ellsworth and Fenton @mymcmedia pic.twitter.com/ZMbRY98aFY
— Carolyn Raskauskas (@CarolynRask) October 14, 2019
The intersection at Ellsworth and Fenton in Silver Spring remains closed as police monitor the scene @mymcmedia pic.twitter.com/w83ZSCjRBp
— Carolyn Raskauskas (@CarolynRask) October 14, 2019
Police just now removed tape and opened part of the intersection at Ellsworth and Fenton. Portions of Ellsworth Dr are still closed @mymcmedia pic.twitter.com/HcroxCfMwI
— Carolyn Raskauskas (@CarolynRask) October 14, 2019
Security officials at Ellsworth Place mall just told employees that they were clear to open their stores @mymcmedia pic.twitter.com/PCP1NHDskf
— Carolyn Raskauskas (@CarolynRask) October 14, 2019
Some roads are now opening but the parking garage where the shooting occurred is still closed off @mymcmedia pic.twitter.com/Ga61IDGtoW
— Carolyn Raskauskas (@CarolynRask) October 14, 2019
Police Tweets On Scene
Shooting update: MCP is confirming that an officer has been shot and has been transported to a local hospital.
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) October 14, 2019
MCP is investigating the report of a shooting in the area of Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Street in Silver Spring. MCP is working to confirm additional information.
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) October 14, 2019
MCPD PIO on scene at corner of Wayne Avenue and Dixon Avenue. All updates will be provided via Twitter or by PIO on scene. Media entities should post up on Wayne Avenue at Dixon Avenue with PIO.
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) October 14, 2019
This story is developing.
