Police ID man fatally shot in downtown Silver Spring

Police responded to a call about gunshots just before 10 a.m. near Eastern Ave NW.(Courtesy 7News)

Montgomery County police have identified the man who was fatally shot in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, on Monday morning.

Jamar Emmanuel Jenifer, 34, of D.C., was found around 9:40 a.m. Monday in an alleyway in the 8000 block of 13th Street with multiple gunshot wounds, according to a Tuesday news release from police.

Police and other emergency personnel on the scene attempted to conduct lifesaving efforts, but were unsuccessful and Jenifer died.

There are currently no suspects in custody, according to police.

Police are investigating the shooting as a homicide. They’re asking anyone who may have information to contact Montgomery County Crime Solvers online or by phone at 866-411-8477.

Below is a map of where the shooting happened:

Courtesy Google Maps

Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here.

© 2024 WTOP. All Rights Reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.

Ciara Wells

Ciara Wells is the Evening Digital Editor at WTOP. She is a graduate of American University where she studied journalism and Spanish. Before joining WTOP, she was the opinion team editor at a student publication and a content specialist at an HBCU in Detroit.

Federal News Network Logo
Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you.

Sign up