Police Investigate a Fatal Shooting in Germantown (Photo)

UPDATED

Montgomery County police are investigating a fatal shooting that was reported at approximately 7:46 a.m. on Oct. 12 in the 19700 block of Crystal Rock Drive, just south of Route 118 in Germantown.

According to police, a 49-year-old Germantown woman was transported from the scene to the hospital where she was pronounced dead from her injuries.

Detectives are investigating the shooting as a homicide.

Police said they have no suspect information at this point. According to police, the shooting occurred near a busy convenience store and callers to 911 reported hearing the sound of several gunshots.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police at 301.279.8000.

MCP inv shooting at Crystal Rock Dr Near Rt 118 reported at 0746. 1 victim transported to hospital. PIO enroute. — Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) October 12, 2013

MCP investigating shooting at Crysral Rock Dr south of Rt 118. Major Crimes detectives on scene. Anyone with info, pls cal 301-279-8000. — Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) October 12, 2013

One adult victim transported w life threatening injuries from Crystal Rock Dr. — Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) October 12, 2013

Crystal Rock Dr closed to thru traffic. Office bldg & other businesses are accessible. pic.twitter.com/PQQQt0rlmh — Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) October 12, 2013

Victim in Crystal Rock Dr shooting pronounced deceased at hospital. MCP investigating as a homicide. Victim is 49 yr old Germantown woman. — Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) October 12, 2013

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