Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in a first-degree assault that occurred in Wheaton on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
According to police, an adult male victim had just entered his vehicle, which was parked in the 11300 block of Georgia Avenue, when he was approached by unknown male suspects at approximately 2:09 a.m. One of the suspects punched the victim in the face, prompting him to drive away.
Police say one of the suspects then pointed and fired a firearm at the victim on Elkin Street near University Boulevard West, striking the victim’s vehicle.
Detectives have released images of the suspects and are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-8477 or submit a tip at www.crimesolversmcmd.org. Tips may remain anonymous, and information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward ranging from $250 to $10,000.
