Sandy MaloneFrederick, MD – Multiple people, including at least one law enforcement officer, were shot in the city of Frederick on Friday afternoon.
The shootings occurred near Waverly Drive and Key Parkway near several different apartment complexes and businesses, WJLA reported.
A police spokesman confirmed that multiple people were shot but would not say exactly how many were wounded, the Frederick Post reported.
Authorities have also not confirmed whether the officer who was wounded was a member of the Frederick Police Department or the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, the Frederick Post reported.
Officials have not said how many of the victims were civilians and how many were members of law enforcement, but unconfirmed social media reports indicated that more than one officer was down.
Frederick High School, West Frederick Middle School, Waverley Elementary School, Butterfly Ridge Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Parkway Elementary School, and the SUCCESS Program were put into lockdown because of their proximity to the incident, WJLA reported.
UPDATE: WBFF has reported that two law enforcement officers were shot, but there was still no confirmation on which agency they belong to.
The wounded heroes were airlifted to University of Maryland Medical Center Shock Trauma.
The suspect was also shot and airlifted to the hospital, according to WBFF.
President Mancuso, along with 1st VP MacDonald and @MDStateFOP President Boatwright, has arrived at @shocktrauma to support the injured Officers from Frederick until their own colleagues have arrived. @GLFOP
— Baltimore City FOP (@FOP3) February 11, 2022
Due to police activity in the area, the following schools are on lockout status: Frederick High, West Frederick Middle, Waverley ES, Butterfly Ridge ES, Hillcrest ES, Lincoln ES, Parkway ES, and SUCCESS Program.
All students and staff are safe. We will update.
— FCPS-MD (@FCPSMaryland) February 11, 2022
We are on scene of an officer involved shooting in the area of Key Parkway and Waverley Dr. There is no threat to the community at this time. We will have more information including a press briefing shortly. pic.twitter.com/BqBWYY4Pla
— Frederick Police (@Fred_MD_Police) February 11, 2022
At Waverly Drive near Key Parkway where there is a heavy police presence. Two helicopters in the sky. @frednewspost pic.twitter.com/AUGEcgMwzT
— Mary Grace Keller (@MaryGraceKeller) February 11, 2022
#BREAKING: Officer involved shooting on Waverley Dr & Key Parkway in Frederick, MD. Maryland State Police is responding to set up a perimeter. Frederick County Sheriff's Office says the area is safe and secure. –@AllisonPapson #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/FYlAXDCEgo
— Breaking 4 News (@Breaking_4_News) February 11, 2022
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