There are numerous victims reported in a mass shooting that happened Thursday afternoon at a factory in the western Maryland town of Smithsburg, with unofficial reports of casualties. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the shooter is “no longer a hazard.”
UPDATE at end.
WCSO declaration published to Facebook:
On June 9, 2022, at roughly 2: 30 PM, deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office reacted to the 12900 block of Bikle Road, Smithsburg, MD, in recommendation to a shooting.
At this time the Sheriff’s Office can verify that there are several victims and the suspect is no longer a hazard to the neighborhood.
This is a quickly developing occurrence and we will launch details as we are able.
Screen image from near scene of cops shootout with suspect.
A video taken near the scene consists of the noise of shooting (and a great deal of cussing.)
#Smithsburg
Eyewitness video of weapon fight in between suspect and police by means of FB
: Harleigh Rae https://t.co/GRAeBKjrer pic.twitter.com/VHx7eIFCpo
— Shane B. Murphy (@shanermurph) June 9, 2022
And another video from the witness states the shooter was apprehended and most likely shot. The witness states the suspect was driving a cars and truck and crashed into a police vehicle obstructing the roadway. The suspect opened fire on cops who returned fire. The shooting exchange can be heard in the above video.
#Smithsburg
Eyewitness video from FB through https://t.co/X8FHn5pzWc pic.twitter.com/lN4Vmuy90 I— Shane B. Murphy (@shanermurph) June 9, 2022
Overview:
Current scene outside #Smithsburg, MD organization where cops (by means of Facebook) validate numerous victims and state suspect “is no longer a hazard to neighborhood.” #WashingtonCounty #Maryland pic.twitter.com/a2dy2fApjB
— Kelly Anne Beile (@KellyAnneTV) June 9, 2022
UPDATE: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan stated 3 individuals were eliminated, a State Trooper was shot in the shoulder and had the ability to return fire on the suspect. Hogan stated he does not understand the status of the suspect.
#BREAKING: Gov Hogan on Smithsburg shooting– he has actually been informed on the matter. More
@wjz pic.twitter.com/eo2GLZGSTB
— Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) June 9, 2022
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