A man was shot on the 12200 block of Wilkins Avenue in North Bethesda early Sunday, and no suspect has been detained, the Montgomery County Police Department said.
Officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews were dispatched at approximately 6:23 a.m. after receiving a report of a group of people "acting disorderly" at the location, according to MCPD. When they arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound.
The victim was transported to an area hospital and is expected to recover.
MCPD described the incident as "preliminary" in a post on X on Sunday. As of Monday, the department had not issued a follow-up statement or named any suspects.
The circumstances that led to the shooting remain unclear. MCPD's initial dispatch was for a disorderly group, but police have not confirmed whether the victim was connected to that group or how the gunfire started.
No description of a suspect has been released.
Anyone with information about this incident can contact the Montgomery County Police Department at 301-279-8000. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
