Man shot inside germantown giant grocery store as suspects flee after chaotic chase

A late-night shooting inside a crowded supermarket sent shoppers running as two suspects remain at large.

Gaithersburg, MD – A shooting inside a Germantown grocery store Friday night left one man wounded and prompted a search for two suspects who fled after the attack. The incident unfolded as customers and employees filled the store, triggering panic and a rapid police response.

Officers responded around 8:45 p.m. to the Giant Food store in the 18300 block of Leaman Farm Road after reports of gunfire. Inside, they located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a nearby hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

Investigators say the violence began when two male suspects entered the store and chased the victim through the aisles. As the victim ran toward the checkout area, one suspect fired multiple shots, striking him twice while shoppers scrambled for cover.

Suspects flee as investigation intensifies

Key Points

One man was shot twice inside a Germantown Giant Food store Friday night
Two suspects chased the victim through the store before opening fire
Police are offering up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police 5th District are working to identify the suspects and determine what led to the shooting. The store was occupied at the time, and witnesses reported customers running and taking cover as shots were fired.

“Detectives are working to identify the two male suspects and are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting inside the store to contact police,” the Montgomery County Department of Police said in a statement.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspects or the incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted through the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County website or by calling 1-866-411-8477. Officials said a reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest, and tipsters may remain anonymous.

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