Woman Shot in the Leg, Gaithersburg Police Investigating

A woman was shot in the leg on Monday afternoon, according to a Gaithersburg police spokesperson.

Gaithersburg Police Officer Dan Lane said officers responded to the shooting in the 100 block of Lamont Lane at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 2nd.

At the scene, he said, police officers discovered a woman with a gunshot wound to her leg. Lane said the woman’s injuries were not life threatening, and she was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

“The suspect was described as a Hispanic male last seen wearing a dark-colored jacket,” said Lane.

So far, no information about the motive has been released.

According to Lane, the investigation continues.

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