Man arrested in connection with early morning shooting in Frederick County

FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. – A man has been arrested in connection with an early morning shooting in Frederick County.

Gerome Quigley, 41, was charged with two counts each of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, use of a prohibited high-capacity magazine in the commission of a crime and multiple related firearms charges.

The victims have not been identified and were not injured during the shooting. They were driving a red GMC Yukon.

Just after 2:30 a.m., Maryland State Police received a call of a shooting on Route 340 near Jefferson.

Police say the driver of a gray Volkswagen followed the victims and shot at them.

The driver, later identified as Quigley, was standing in the back of his vehicle because it was stuck in the snow in the median. When he was arrested, police noticed signs of weakness.

The investigation revealed that the victims’ first encounter with Quigley occurred at the Country Hills Apartments prior to the shooting.

Police on scene found multiple areas both inside and outside the GMC Yukon that appeared to be hit by bullets.

Quigley is currently being held at the Frederick County Central Booking facility awaiting an appearance before a district court commissioner.