Crime

Police Respond to Shots Fired in Gaithersburg

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and Gaithersburg Police Department responded to a non-contact shooting early Wednesday in Gaithersburg.

MCPD issued the following incident alert at 3:40am: “Gaithersburg City and 6D officers were dispatched at 3:05 a.m. to the 800 block of Quince Orchard Blvd. for a reported non-contact shooting. This investigation will be handled by Gaithersburg City Police.”

Gaithersburg Police issued the following update Wednesday morning: “Detectives from the Gaithersburg Police Department – Investigative Section are investigating a non-contact shooting that occurred in the 800 block of Quince Orchard Boulevard.

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at approximately 3:05 a.m., officers responded to the area following a report of gunshots heard. Upon arrival, officers conducted a search and recovered evidence confirming that a shooting had taken place. No injuries have been reported at this time. This remains an open and active investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Gaithersburg Police Department – Investigative Section at 301-258-6400. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call the Gaithersburg Tip Line at 301-330-4471.”