SILVER SPRING, Md. — Police have confirmed that a 19-year-old was killed in a Wednesday morning shooting in Silver Spring that also left two other men in serious condition.
The young man from Hyattsville, named Willians Anderson Alberto Cruz, was found shot dead in the woods around the 100 block of Colony Road in Piney Branch around 4 a.m.
Montgomery County Police Officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel immediately performed life-saving measures, however, Alberto Cruz was pronounced dead at the scene, according to officials.
Police say that in addition to the three men shot, a fourth male victim was also located uninjured at the scene.
Officials say they believe an unknown number of suspects came to the area and began to shoot at the victims.
"This is a tragic event for our community. We are looking into anything we possibly can," said Officer Cassandra Durham with the Montgomery County Police Department on Wednesday.
So far, no suspect information has been confirmed. Police say that the investigation is still active and ongoing.
Another man's body was found with signs of trauma on the opposite side of the Anacostia River in the same woods, hours later around 6 p.m. However, police have not said there is any connection between the incidents. The second cause of death has yet to be determined.
Detectives from the Major Crimes Division are asking anyone who has information about this shooting and homicide to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070 or contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous.