Skip to main content

Frederick man fired gun during domestic assault response: Police

A Frederick, Maryland, man was arrested Friday morning for allegedly firing a gun while police responded to a domestic violence dispute.

Upon arriving to the 1100 block of Orchard Terrace just before 8 a.m., Frederick Police said they spoke to a woman who told them she had been fighting with her boyfriend.

During that conversation, police say Derrick Dante Wallace, 32, fired a gun from the side of a car parked nearby. The bullet struck an unoccupied car and didn’t leave anyone injured, police said.

Police said Wallace had been on a curb behind a nearby car when he fired the single shot. He was arrested, and police recovered a gun near the curb.

Wallace is being held without bond and faces charges of second-degree assault, disorderly conduct and firearm possession with a felony conviction, among others, police said.

What should be in your emergency kit

Every home should have an emergency kit on hand for when storms and power outages occur. WTOP recommends you print it out this list ahead foul weather and power outages. Supplies to have on hand:
Read Next Story