Shots fired near Target in Gambrills parking lot as gunman flees in SUV
Gambrills, MD – A burst of gunfire sent shoppers scrambling outside a Target store in Gambrills Friday night after a masked suspect opened fire toward a group in a busy parking lot before fleeing in a waiting SUV.
The incident occurred at approximately 9:05 p.m. on August 15 in the 2300 block of Brandermill Boulevard. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and described a man dressed in all black who fired at a group of similarly dressed individuals before bolting from the scene in a black SUV driven by an accomplice.
When officers arrived, they found several spent shell casings and a live round on the ground. A nearby vehicle had been struck by a bullet, but no injuries were reported.
The Western District is handling the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call 410-222-6155.
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Key Points
- Gunfire erupted outside Target in Gambrills on the night of August 15
- Suspect fired at group in parking lot before fleeing in black SUV
- Several casings recovered and a vehicle was struck, but no injuries reported