Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is speaking out following last month’s shooting inside a Giant Food store in Germantown, calling the incident “serious and frightening” while emphasizing the importance of recent public safety investments.
The shooting occurred on March 20, 2026, at approximately 8:40pm at the Giant located in the 18300 block of Leaman Farm Road. According to Montgomery County Police, two suspects entered the store, and about one minute later, the victim walked inside. Police say both suspects, armed, began chasing the individual through the store.
The pursuit continued toward the front of the store, where numerous shoppers and employees were present. During the chaos, one of the suspects fired multiple shots, striking the victim. Both suspects fled immediately after the shooting…