There are multiple victims reported in a mass shooting that took place Thursday afternoon at a manufacturing plant in the western Maryland town of Smithsburg, with unconfirmed reports of fatalities. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the shooter is “no longer a threat.”
WCSO statement posted to Facebook:
On June 9, 2022, at approximately 2:30 PM, deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 12900 block of Bikle Road, Smithsburg, MD, in reference to a shooting.
At this time the Sheriff’s Office can confirm that there are multiple victims and the suspect is no longer a threat to the community.
This is a rapidly evolving incident and we will release information as we are able.
Screen image from near scene of police shootout with suspect.
A video taken near the scene contains the sound of gunfire (and a lot of cussing.)
And another video from the witness says the shooter was detained and probably shot. The witness says the suspect was driving to a car and crashed into a police car blocking the road. The suspect opened fire on police who returned fire. The gunfire exchange can be heard in the above video.
Overview: