Crime

Suspect Armed With Handgun Wanted in Connection to July 4 Assault

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has released surveillance images of a suspect wanted in connection to an assault that occurred on Thursday, July 4.

According to police, the incident occurred at approximately 11:50pm on the rooftop of the Thayer & Silver Spring apartments in the 900 block of Silver Spring Avenue.

“The suspect is described as a Black male, armed with a handgun, with a stocky build, average height, short locs, and wearing a white t-shirt, a white tank-top, blue jeans and sneakers

The investigation by detectives has revealed that an argument occurred between two groups of people on the rooftop of the apartment building. A short time later, the suspect pulled out a handgun and pointed it at people and left the scene.

Anyone with information regarding this suspect or this crime is 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. Tips with information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward from $250 up to $10,000. Tips may remain anonymous.”

Photo courtesy MCPD