Shooting at Gaithersburg McDonald's Near Lakeforest Mall

Montgomery County Police are investigating a Christmas Eve shooting at McDonald’s near Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

Police in Montgomery County are investigating a shooting Christmas Eve at a McDonald's near Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Police were called to the scene for the report of a shooting at about 8 p.m. Thursday. They didn't find a victim -- but a short time later, a man showed up at the emergency room of a local hospital with a gunshot wound.

Police believe the victim may have been driven to the hospital by an acquaintance.

It's not clear if the shooting happened in the parking lot of the restaurant, located near 355 and Odenhall Avenue, or inside. Police sealed off the restaurant and questioned employees before they were allowed to leave.

Stay with News4 and NBCWashington for more on this developing story.

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