Homicide in Aspen Hill

Montgomery County police are investigating a fatal shooting in Aspen Hill last night. Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 3100 block of Hewitt Avenue around 11:35 PM. They found a 19-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an unspecified hospital, where he later died.

Aspen Hill home invasion leaves one shot, another injured

A terrifying home invasion in Aspen Hill in the early hours of June 5 left one resident fighting for his life with multiple gunshot wounds, and a second one injured enough to be transported to a local hospital. Montgomery County police are looking for four black men who carjacked one of the victims in Rosemary Hills just after midnight.

The suspects, and possibly two additional assailants, wore masks and brandished handguns before ordering the victim to drive to his home in Aspen Hill. Once there, the four who drove with the victim burst into the home in the 14200 block of Georgia Avenue, and announced a robbery was taking place.

Hearing the commotion, a 47-year-old resident emerged from a back bedroom, and was immediately shot multiple times by the suspects. The four assailants then grabbed property and fled the residence. Detectives can only describe them as four black men, masked, and wearing black clothing.

Detectives urge anyone with information about the suspects or this home invasion robbery to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5100. For those who wish to remain anonymous, Crime Solvers is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for any information that leads to the arrest of the suspect(s). Tipsters can call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

Two shot in Aspen Hill shooting

A 22-year-old man and 36-year-old woman were shot early this morning in Aspen Hill, as they sat in their parked car in the 3800 block of Palmira Lane. The victims told police their vehicle was approached by a man of unknown race around midnight. He spoke to them, then shot them and fled on foot.

The suspect was in his late teens or early 20s, police say, and was wearing dark clothing.

Anyone with information regarding this shooting is asked to contact the 4th District Investigative Section at 240.773.5530.  Those who wish to remain anonymous and eligible for a cash reward of up to $10,000 can call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

Aspen Hill shooting update

Mugshot of the
accused Westfield Montgomery Mall
and Aspen Hill shooter

While the suspect in the shooting rampage that left two dead in Montgomery County Friday may have begun a day earlier with a domestic-related homicide in Prince George's County, police now believe the Bethesda and Aspen Hill shootings may have been carjacking attempts. Assistant Montgomery County Police Chief Russ Hamill said carjacking is believed to have been the motive in both shopping center incidents, based on interviews with the defendant in the case.

At a press conference last evening, Hamill said the suspect, 62-year-old Eulalio Sevilla Tordil, has been charged with 2 counts of 1st degree murder in the deaths of Malcom Winfell, 45 (at Montgomery Mall), and Claudina Molina, 65 (at Aspen Hill Shopping Center). Tordil also faces 2 counts of attempted 1st degree murder, and 4 counts of use of a firearm during an attempted felony crime.

Hamill said a search warrant was served on Tordil's vehicle. Detectives recovered a .40 caliber Glock Model 27 from the interior. Through ballistic testing, detectives have confirmed this same firearm was used in both Montgomery County shootings, but it has not yet been officially linked to the Prince George's shooting.

After initial investigation, Hamill said police have so far found "no linkages" between Tordil and his Montgomery County victims. Two survivors' identities are being withheld because they are witnesses, Hamill said.

Winfell is survived by his wife and two children. A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise money to support his family, and cover the expenses of his funeral.

Tordil is expected in court Monday.

Photo courtesy Montgomery County Police

ASPEN HILL HOME INVASION

Just before 12:46 AM yesterday morning, March 21, two armed intruders invaded a home in the 13000 block of Freeland Road in Aspen Hill.

According to police, the suspects demanded money, and then shot a 14-year-old girl and a 55-year-old man.  They then fled the scene.

Police describe the suspects as two white males, age 20-25, and say they may know the victims, who are recovering from non-life-threatening injuries.

Do you have any information about this incident? Did you hear or see anything strange in the neighborhood that night? Did you see a vehicle driving through the neighborhood around 12:45 AM?

If so, please call police at 240-773-5100, or remain anonymous at 1-866-411-TIPS.