CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND – Cumberland City Police were called to the 300 block of Frederick Street yesterday following multiple reports of gunfire. Witnesses on the scene informed the officers that several individuals were seen exchanging gunshots in a nearby alley before fleeing on foot.

Police conducted a thorough search of the area and confirmed evidence of the shooting. Shortly thereafter, they spotted a male running from the vicinity. After a short chase, the individual was apprehended and found to be carrying live ammunition. He was arrested and taken to Police Headquarters.

The suspect’s identity has not yet been released as the investigation is ongoing, with additional charges expected. The Cumberland City Police and the Combined County Criminal Investigations are urging anyone with information about this incident to come forward and contact them at (301)777-0326 or (301)777-1600.

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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

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