Last night at approximately 11:41 p.m., the Takoma Park Police Department received 16 calls for shots fired in the area of Flower Avenue and Sligo Creek Parkway. We received calls as far away as Philadelphia Avenue. In talking to the complainants, we believe it was gunshots and not fireworks. We conducted a very thorough and extensive search of the area with negative results. I have directed our day-work officers to return to the area for discarded shells. These incidents are very serious and raise fear in the community. The Police Department takes these incidents very seriously and will work very hard to find the culprits. Please call 301-270-1100 if you have information on this incident, which will lead to the identity of the suspects.
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If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
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