Crime
1 killed in shooting outside Chuck’s Liquor in Mt Rainier, suspect fled
Authorities believe the shooting was a targeted attack.
A triple shooting occurred Monday evening in Mount Rainier, Maryland, resulting in one fatality and two critically injured individuals.
The incident took place around 7:25 p.m. outside Chuck’s Liquor in the 3400 block of Rhode Island Avenue.
The victims, two men and a woman, were sitting in a burgundy SUV parked in front of the establishment when they were shot.
One of the men was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other two were transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The suspect, believed to be armed with a black handgun, fled on foot along Rhode Island Avenue toward 38th Street. Prior to the shooting, the suspect was seen talking with the victims.
Authorities believe the shooting was a targeted attack and are actively investigating the incident.
Middletown, Ohio — Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal weekend shooting in Middletown as 49-year-old Christopher Bullock, according to the Butler County Coroner’s Office.
Officers with the Middletown Police Department responded around 12:00 p.m. Sunday to reports of gunfire in the area of Roosevelt Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers located two individuals who had sustained gunshot wounds.
Bullock was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A second victim was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Officials have not released the condition of the surviving victim.
At this time, police have not announced any arrests or identified a suspect.
Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact Detective Kristi Hughes at 513-425-7733 or via email at kristi.hughes@cityofmiddletown.org. Tips may also be provided through police dispatch at 513-425-7701.
Detective Hughes is further urging residents in the area to review home or business security footage for any suspicious individuals or vehicles that may have been present around the time of the shooting. The investigation remains active and ongoing.