Man shot in armed carjacking in Bel Pre area

Montgomery County police responded to a violent armed carjacking that occured in broad daylight in the Bel Pre area of Aspen Hill Thursday around 3:57 PM. Arriving on the scene in the 14200 block of Pear Tree Lane, officers found two men on the side of the road, one of whom had been shot in the lower body.

The victims told officers that the black Hyundai Sonata they were riding in was stolen by the armed carjackers. Police say the shooting victim's injuries are not life-threatening.

Anyone who has information about the suspects or this shooting is asked to call Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5100. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).  Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest and/or indictment for this crime.