BEL AIR, Md. (WJZ) — Gunfire in a Harford County neighborhood Tuesday afternoon caused a brief “active shooter” scare at a nearby hospital.
Multiple people called the WJZ newsroom about 4:30 p.m., speculating that there was an active shooter incident at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air.
READ MORE: First Alert Forecast: Severe Thunderstorms May Move Into The Area MondayThe Harford County Sheriff’s Office debunked those rumors moments later, saying there was no shooter and “no threat to the community.”
READ MORE: Van Hollen Suffered Minor Stroke In Western Maryland Over The WeekendDeputies investigating a call about gunshots determined the noise came from a neighbor near the hospital, the Sheriff’s Office said.
“Several individuals involved in target shooting were located in an adjacent neighborhood,” the agency tweeted.
MORE NEWS: Up To $16K Reward Offered For Tips About Murder Of East Baltimore Pregnant Woman And FiancéWhile there’s no threat to the public, the agency said deputies continue to investigate what happened.
Update: Law Enforcement responded to the area after a caller reported hearing gunshots. Several individuals involved in target shooting were located in an adjacent neighborhood. Harford County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate. There is no threat to the community.
— Harford Sheriff (@Harford_Sheriff) October 26, 2021
