Reports of shots fired near Cornerstone Grill and Loft scattered scores of bar patrons lingering outside bars near closing time Sunday morning.
Most patrons contacted yesterday who said they were nearby when the reported shots rang out declined to elaborate on the incident, but Prince George’s County Police confirmed responding to several reports of shots being fired just after 2 a.m.
Police spokeswoman Cpl. Diane Richardson said there were no witnesses left at the scene when police arrived, and disputed reports that shell casings or other evidence of gun shots were found.
Prince George’s County Fire Department spokesman Mark Brady said that a man with a head injury was taken to the hospital around the time of the gunshots, but no injuries were reported that would have resulted from a bullet, he said.
Bouncers interviewed yesterday declined to speak about the incident, but confirmed several patrons were thrown out of the bar for fighting. Witnesses said several fights were taking place outside at the same time they said the sounds were heard.
Cornerstone owner Mark Srour said his bar and its patrons were not involved. “I heard there were gunshots on Route 1, but I know for a fact that Cornerstone was not involved with this,” Srour said.
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