Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) Major Crimes Division homicide detectives are searching for a 21-year-old Gaithersburg man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Nicholas Njuki earlier this week.
Detectives have identified Shayan Solimani Damabi as the suspect in the September 13 shooting. Police said he is approximately 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs about 205 pounds. He may be driving a red 2018 four-door Acura TLX with Maryland license plate 3GD6732.
At approximately 2:02 a.m. on Sunday, September 13, Rockville City Police and MCPD officers responded to the parking lot of Quincy’s Potomac in the 1000 block of Seven Locks Road for a reported shooting. Officers found Njuki suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to police, investigators determined that Njuki and Solimani Damabi had been involved in a confrontation inside the restaurant. Njuki and another person then left in a vehicle.
Police said Njuki and his companion later encountered Solimani Damabi near Fortune Terrace and Northside Park Boulevard. Njuki exited the vehicle he was riding in and approached Solimani Damabi’s vehicle, where Solimani Damabi allegedly shot him. Police allege Solimani Damabi then fired at Njuki’s companion, who drove away. Solimani Damabi also allegedly fled the area.
On Tuesday, September 15, detectives obtained an arrest warrant charging Solimani Damabi with first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime. His whereabouts are currently unknown.
Anyone with information about the homicide or Solimani Damabi’s whereabouts is asked to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-8477 or submit a tip through its website. Tips may remain anonymous, and information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward ranging from $250 to $10,000.
