Crime & Safety

Sounds of Shots Summon Police to New Hampshire Ave., Erskine St.

Witnesses heard four to six shots fired and a vehicle speed away from the area on Friday night.

Takoma Park police responded to the sound of gunshots coming from the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Erskine Street on Friday at about 11:25 p.m., according to the Takoma Park Police Department.

Witnesses heard four to six shots fired, as well as a vehicle speed away. Police officers surveyed the area, but didn't find anything.

The investigation is on-going. Call the Takoma Park Police Department at 301-270-1100 or send an anonymous text to 847411 (type TPPDTIP at the beginning of the message) with any information about the incident.


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