3 injured in Frederick Co. shooting

Three people are injured following a shooting early Saturday in Frederick County, Maryland, police said.

Two adult male victims are in stable condition, while a third was in surgery Saturday afternoon, according to a tweet from the Frederick County’s Sheriff Office. No names have been released at this time.

The shooting happened at approximately 1:30 a.m. in Ballenger Creek, near the 6700 block of Killdeer Court, about a mile west of the Monocacy National Battlefield.

The Frederick County Sheriff’s Department said they are looking for multiple suspects, but have no leads.

Frederick County residents should expect heavy police presence this morning as deputies search for suspects.

The Frederick County Sheriff’s Department asked anyone with information to call 301-600-1046.

Below is a map of where the shooting occurred:

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