Police Identify Man Shot and Killed in Silver Spring

Police identified 30-year-old Carlton Joseph Graham of Silver Spring as the man killed Friday night near the Forest Park Apartments in Silver Spring.

The Chief Medical Examiner’s Office ruled his death a homicide by gunshot, Montgomery County Police (MCPD) said in a release. MCPD released initial details Saturday. Police responded to the apartment complex on Piney Branch Road at about 11:30 p.m. Sept. 10 for a reported shooting. Arriving officers found Graham on the sidewalk with a suspected gunshot wound. Police said he was pronounced dead on the scene.

Police believe this was an isolated incident. This is an active investigation.

MCPD asks anyone with information to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070. Those who want to remain anonymous can call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-8477.

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— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) September 13, 2021

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