UPDATE: Early Morning Hagerstown Shooting Leaves Four Injured

According to WCSO there were a total of four victims. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

A shooting incident occurred in Hagerstown early Sunday morning, resulting in four individuals sustaining injuries. The incident began shortly after 2:00 AM on August 24, 2025, with initial reports directing emergency services to John F. Kennedy Drive at the area of Schulas Grill & Crab House. Responding units were alerted to a crowd at the scene, but Washington County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it was secure upon their arrival.

While the initial scene was being assessed, a report of a second victim emerged, locating them at the new Meritus School building on Health Drive. Emergency medical services were dispatched to this secondary location as well. Concerns were raised about the potential for an active gunman, although law enforcement indicated that the scene at Schulas was secure, the situation at the Meritus School building remained unconfirmed regarding immediate safety. Units were directed to establish a staging area at Mount Aetna and Yale for the Health Drive response.

Further details provided by Washington County units indicated that one victim, a 29-year-old male, had arrived at Meritus with a single gunshot wound to the lower left leg. Simultaneously, another victim was reported to have arrived at the emergency room in a private vehicle, having suffered an abdominal gunshot wound. This information was reportedly confirmed with the victim’s cousin and law enforcement. The Sheriff’s Department was tasked with checking the building at the second location to ensure no other victims were present. Ultimately, all victims were accounted for and transported to Meritus. The scene was subsequently declared clear, allowing all responding units to return to service by approximately 2:40 AM.

UPDATE 3:20 PM: According to Washington County Sheriff’s Office a total of four victims were involved, three of which have non-life-threatening injuries, and one victim in serious condition. WCSO states they were originally called to “The Chop Bar” for the incident.

Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact Detective Koontz at 240-313-2186 or akoontz@washco-md.net. Tips may be submitted anonymously.

Article by Ken Buckler, based upon information from the Washington County 911 dispatch radio transcript from OpenMHz.com.

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