On May 3, 2022, around 2:30 p.m., officers from the Frederick Police Department’s Patrol Division responded to the area of 1000 Heather Ridge Drive for a reported discharge of a firearm. While officers were responding, additional 911 calls were received about a vehicle accident in the area of Taney Avenue and Young place. Evidence was located at both locations connecting the incidents. As of Tuesday afternoon, it is not believed anyone was struck by the gunfire.
Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Det. Radtke at 240-549-4579 or SRadtke@FrederickMDPolice.org. Callers may also remain anonymous and contact the Frederick Police Department’s Crime Tip Line at 301-600-TIPS (8477). Residents in the area with cameras or video surveillance are asked to check their systems and contact Det. Radtke if they observe anything that might be helpful to FPD in this investigation.
Case#: 2022-032373
Incident Type: Firearms Discharge
Location: 1000 Heather Ridge Drive
Lead investigator: Det. Radtke
Author of release: PIO Allen Etzler