Montgomery County Police responded to an armed carjacking on Monday, October 23, in Germantown. According to police, “At approximately 10 p.m., MCPD responded to the 19400 block of St. Johnsbury Lane for the report of an armed carjacking that just occurred. No injuries were reported. There are no suspects in custody at this time. This is an active and ongoing investigation. More information will be released as is becomes available.”
A suspect is in custody after a triple shooting left one dead and two injured Monday night in Fairland. According to police, “At approximately 10:57 p.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the 14300 block of Fairdale Rd., for the report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located a male, unknown age, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. A second male victim, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, was located outside and transported to an area hospital, with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to Montgomery County Police, a 17-year-old Walter Johnson High School student has been arrested and charged as an adult for possession of a firearm. The student, who is a Bethesda resident, was arrested after a witness reported to school security that the student had a gun. Montgomery County Public Schools security team members located the student, conducted a search and located a loaded 9 mm handgun.
At approximately 1:30 p.m., on Monday, October 23, 2023, Montgomery County Department of Police Community Engagement Officers were dispatched to the school, located in the 6400 block of Rock Spring Drive. Based on the information provided and evidence of the gun, officers arrested the student.
Update: According to Montgomery County Police, “On Monday, October 23, 2023, at approximately 12:05 p.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Columbia Pike and Blackburn Rd. for the report of a traffic collision involving two vehicles. The preliminary investigation has determined that a white Ford Escape and a black Toyota Corolla collided in the intersection of southbound Columbia Pike and Blackburn Rd. The adult female passenger, of the Toyota, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The drivers of both vehicles were transported to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. The Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating this fatality. More information will be released when it becomes available, including the name of the deceased, following proper notification of next of kin.”
“MCPD is now investigating a bomb threat at Rockville HS. Students, faculty, and staff have evacuated the building. Officers are looking into the validity of the report.”
MCPD announced at 11:23am that a bomb threat was also made against Blair High School (51 University Blvd E, Silver Spring). That incident is still being investigated. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
Bomb threats were made against Blair High School (51 University Blvd E, Silver Spring) on October 13th and 16th that were both determined to be not credible. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
MCPD is at Montgomery Blair HS investigating a reported bomb threat.
The school is currently sheltering in place, while officers confirm the validity of the report.
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Police responded to a home invasion robbery on Sunday, October 22 in Rockville. According to MCPD, “At approximately 4:30 p.m., Rockville City Police and Montgomery County Police officers responded to the 200 block of Elizabeth Ave. in Rockville for the report of a home invasion robbery that just occurred.
The preliminary investigation has revealed that an adult male victim was approached by two armed suspects at his home. The suspects entered the home and then left the scene in a vehicle. One suspect has been taken into custody. Officers are still looking for the other suspect. The victim was not injured. This is still an active and ongoing investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available.”
Montgomery County Police responded to a shooting early this morning in Clarksburg. According to police, “On Sunday, October 22, 2023, at approximately 1:59 a.m., MCP officers responded to the 12800 block of Clarks Crossing Drive in Clarksburg for the report of shots fired.
The preliminary investigation has revealed that the suspect(s) arrived at the location in an unknown vehicle, fired rounds, and left the scene. A home was struck by gunfire. The home was occupied but no one reported any injuries. This is an active and ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Lilly Tahn is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).
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UPDATE: Melissa Adriana Marquez Zavala has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Melissa Adriana Marquez Zavala, a missing 13-year-old from Gaithersburg. Zavala was last seen on Friday, October 20, 2023, at approximately 7:45 p.m., leaving her home in the 300 block of N. Summit Ave. in Gaithersburg . She is 5-feet tall, 120 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a black sweater, light blue jeans, and black shoes.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating George Steven Renderos, a missing 14-year-old from Gaithersburg. Renderos was last seen on Friday, October 20, 2023, at approximately 6:30 p.m., leaving his home in the 900 block of Clopper Rd. in Gaithersburg. He is 5-feet tall, 100 lbs., has black hair, and was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of George Steven Renderos is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).