A man suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg in Frederick Wednesday night, and city police are searching for three men believed to be involved, according to authorities.
Frederick police responded at about 5:30 p.m. to Potomac Commons Apartments in the 1300 block of Taney Avenue for a shooting, Lt. Andrew Alcorn said.
According to police, the victim was driving his car when he was approached by three men on foot as he came to a stop. He was then shot in the upper thigh, according to police. The men were last seen running toward Applegate Apartments, Alcorn said.
Alcorn said he does not believe there is a danger to the general public.