(FREDERICK, MD) \u2014 Maryland State Police are searching for the person who fired shots at a vehicle in Frederick County during an apparent road rage incident on Sunday, January 16, 2022.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
The suspect vehicle is described as a white, newer model BMW Crossover. The police believe the driver was an African American female with a front seat passenger at the time of the incident. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The victim told Maryland state troopers from the Frederick Barrack that shortly before 5:40 p.m. on Sunday, January 16, he was traveling on southbound I-270 just prior to mile marker 24\/Doctor Perry Road when he was struck by gun shots.\u00a0 He said he changed lanes and was adjacent with the BMW when the shots were fired into the victim\u2019s white Kia.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The victim immediately pulled over on to the shoulder of the highway.\u00a0 Several vehicles passed by including a tractor trailer that was traveling directly behind the victim when the reported incident occurred.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Troopers from the Frederick Barrack responded to the scene and immediately rendered aid. The victim was transported by ambulance to Suburban Hospital where he was treated for his injuries.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Troopers examining the victim\u2019s vehicle found evidence indicating at least one shot struck the driver\u2019s side of the vehicle. The victim was traveling alone at the time.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
A lookout for the suspect\u2019s vehicle has been issued to police in the region.\u00a0 Investigators from the Criminal Enforcement Division Western Region lead the investigation. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Anyone with information about the suspect vehicle or the suspect are urged to contact Maryland State Police at the Frederick Barrack at 301-600-4151.\u00a0 Callers may remain anonymous.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
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