Per the Gaithersburg Police Department: On December 7, 2022, detectives from the Gaithersburg Police – Investigative Section charged Quaicy Hardy, age 23 of Whetstone Drive in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with first and second degree assault, reckless endangerment, firearm possession with felony conviction, discharging of a weapon within City limits, and several other firearms related charges.
On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at approximately 5:07 p.m., officers from both the Gaithersburg Police Department and the Montgomery County Police – 6th District responded to the area of Whetstone Drive for the report of a shooting that just occurred. Officers located a 24-year-old male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers provided first-aid on the victim until Fire and Rescue personnel arrived, at which point the victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A handgun was recovered on scene. Hardy was transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit, where he is held without bond.
Investigators ask that anyone with information about this shooting contact the Gaithersburg Police – Investigative Section at 301-258-6400. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call the Gaithersburg Tip Line at 301-330-4471.