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Teen shot in Gaithersburg, suspects arrested after police chase

Teen shot in Gaithersburg, suspects arrested after police chase

A 17-year-old boy is recovering after being shot Thursday evening Gaithersburgand police are now investigating the incident.

Just before 5 p.m., Montgomery County police officers responded to Spiceberry Circle, where they found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with what were described as “non-life-threatening injuries,” according to authorities.

After the shooting, the suspects left the scene of the accident in a car. Officers chased them to the intersection of Longdraft Road and Clopper Road.

The suspects then abandoned the car and fled on foot.

After a short chase, all three suspects were arrested and taken into custody.

Montgomery County Police continue to investigate the incident.

No further details about the suspects have been released at this time.