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Multiple People Shot In Smithsburg, Washington County Sheriff’s Office Says

June 9th, 2022 by WCBC Radio

Three people are potentially dead following a shooting in Smithsburg, Gov. Larry Hogan said during a news conference Thursday. "What I understand, potentially, three people dead," Hogan said. "Maryland State Police responded, pursued the suspect, the suspect fired and shot the trooper in the shoulder, who then returned fire and shot him."

Upon arrival, deputies found multiple victims, the sheriff's office said. 

The suspect is no longer a threat to the community, the sheriff's office said