MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, Md. – A man is in critical condition after being shot in Montgomery Village late Saturday night.

Montgomery County police say a 20-year-old Gaithersburg man was found suffering from gunshot wounds in the northbound lanes of the 19100 block of Montgomery Village Avenue around 10 p.m. Saturday.

The man was taken to a local hospital where he remains in grave condition.

Police say he was walking south along Montgomery Village Avenue when he realized he was being shot at. He then fled a short distance, crossed the southbound lanes and collapsed, according to the preliminary investigation.

The investigation is still ongoing.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or 240-773-TIPS (8477).

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