FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FREDERICK, Md. (March 13, 2025) –On March 12th, 2025, at approximately 5:27 PM, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to The Machine Gun Nest located at 7910 Reichs Ford Road in Frederick for a reported self-inflicted gunshot wound. EMS crews pronounced the patient, a 23- year-old male, deceased at the scene.
An investigation determined the person died by suicide. It was determined by investigators the firearm used was rented at The Machine Gun Nest. This is the third self-inflicted fatal shooting at The Machine Gun Nest since opening.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Lt. Britt at 301-600-3897.
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