Updated to include the fundraiser for D’Andre Wint
The Community is rallying around the family of Quincy Johnson of Takoma Park and D’Andre Wint of Laurel man who were shot and killed in a double homicide that occurred on Sunday, May 26, 2024 near Nolte Local Park in Silver Spring.
In less than seven hours, over $17,000 have been raised through a GoFundMe to help Johnson’s family with funeral expenses. “I am wordless, trying to find a way to share that my son Quincy has passed. He is a brilliant light, he had a confused mind. His family and friends poured their love into him while he was here. if you loved me, I used that love to love, so please know you have helped us navigate through the years.” Johnson’s mother wrote on the fundraiser page.
Over $21,000 has been raised for a memorial fund for D’Andre Wint. The following is written in the GoFundMe about Wint, “To truly know Dre, was to know light and love. He had the most infectious smile and laugh and lit up our hearts with his presence. He had a heart of gold and so much more life to live. Our family is in shreds, heartbroken, and trying to comprehend how we will continue life without him.”
Per the police news release on Tuesday afternoon, “At approximately 6:57 p.m. [on Monday], Montgomery County Police – 3rd District and Maryland-National Capital Park Police officers responded to the Nolte Local Park in the 200 block of Denver Rd. in Silver Spring.
Upon arrival, officers located two 20-year-old victims, Quincy Johnson, of Takoma Park, and D’Andre Wint, of Lanham, who were suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Despite lifesaving efforts, Johnson and Wint were pronounced dead at the scene.
At this time, there are no suspect(s) in custody. This is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding the deaths of Quincy Johnson and D’Andre Wint are asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspects. Tips may remain anonymous.”
