HAGERSTOWN, MD — Two teenagers now face charges in a double shooting in Hagerstown Wednesday, December 17th.
Lt. Rebecca Fetchu of the Hagerstown Police Department tells The Panhandle News Network officers responded just before 4 p.m. to the 800 block of West Washington Street in reference to a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located two adult male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to Meritus Medical Center for medical treatment. One victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries, while the second victim sustained more serious injuries and was later transported to another hospital. Both individuals are still receiving medical attention.
Alex Sutton (HPD Photo)
Kahlil Thomas (HPD Photo)
As a result of the investigation, two suspects were identified and arrested in connection with this incident.
The first suspect, Alex Sutton, a 17-year-old male from Hagerstown, is being charged as an adult with the following offenses:
· Two counts of Attempted First-Degree Murder
· Two counts of Attempted Second-Degree Murder
· Additional charges include assault, reckless endangerment, and multiple handgun-related offenses
The second suspect, Kahlil Thomas, a 19-year-old male from Hagerstown, is being charged with numerous handgun-related offenses.
This incident is believed to be isolated, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Further information will be released as it becomes available. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Vogel at [email protected] or 301-790-3700 ext. 241.
