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4 hurt in shooting at Montgomery County community center

Several people are in the hospital after a shooting at a Germantown, Maryland, community center on Wednesday night.

Montgomery County police responded to a call about shots fired at the Plum Gar Community Center on Scenery Drive around 9:30 p.m.

A group was playing basketball when a confrontation led to gunfire.

Officials say four people were injured, including three who appeared to be minors.

A spokesperson for Montgomery Fire and Rescue Service said some were transported as trauma patients.

Two people are in custody.

Shiera Goff, with Montgomery police, said at a news conference that this is an isolated incident, and there is no risk to the community.

Below is the area where it happened.

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