GERMANTOWN, Md. — Montgomery County Police say a 20-year-old man is dead following a violent confrontation at a recreation center in Germantown Wednesday night. Officers have charged a 14-year-old boy with first-degree murder in the case.
Three juveniles and the man, identified as Axel Trejos, were shot around 10 p.m. at the Plumgar Community Center. Responding officers provided aid to the shooting victims, and all four victims were taken to the hospital with varying injuries. Trejos later died at the hospital, according to police.
Police have charged 14-year-old Shilen Wylie with one count of first-degree murder, and three counts of attempted first-degree murder. Wylie is being charged as an adult, police said.
A second juvenile male taken into custody has not been charged, according to police. The three juveniles injured have not been identified by police.
WUSA9 spoke to Malik Walker, a boy who said he was one of the victims shot during the incident. His mother gave us permission to interview him.
Malik said that he was at the recreation center playing basketball when he heard someone about to fight and noticed it was one of his friends involved. He said he approached to see the fight when "one of the dudes" pulled out a gun and shot him in the arm and his other two friends.
Malik said he immediately ran to his mother's house nearby after he was shot. He said he hasn't talked to the police yet about the incident.
"I'm about to stay out of trouble and just stop coming outside," Malik said.
Montgomery County Police say this is an isolated incident and an active homicide investigation. No other details have been confirmed.
Anyone who may have information about this case should contact the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.
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