This story, which was originally published at 3:52 p.m. on March 8, 2024 was updated at 5:07 p.m. on March 11, 2024 to add that the dog was with its owner when it was shot.
A dog was shot in the leg during an incident early Friday morning in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose development, according to Montgomery County police.
Police said officers responded to a report of shots fired around 12:30 a.m. in the area of the 11800 block of Grand Park Ave., which includes numerous businesses such as Sports & Social Bethesda, Summer House Santa Monica, Call Your Mother Deli, IPIC Theaters and H&M.
Police said witnesses reported that there was a dispute between a group of people who began shooting at each other in the upscale neighborhood of shops, restaurants and residences.
A dog, who was with its owner, was shot during the altercation and was transported to a local veterinarian’s office by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel, according to police.
Police said that no people were injured and that no suspects are in custody.