Triple shooting in White Oak area of Silver Spring

Montgomery County police are investigating a triple shooting that took place early this morning in the White Oak area of Silver Spring. The shooting was reported at 1:51 AM in the 11900 block of Bournefield Way. That is not a residential street, but an office park with tenants ranging from healthcare providers and banking, to drug rehab facilities and commercial cleaning services. Officers arriving at the scene found two adults and a minor suffering from gunshot wounds. All three were transported to local hospitals, where one is in serious-but-stable condition, and the other two are in good condition with non-life-threatening injuries.

Detectives say all three victims were drawn to the area by a pre-organized "outdoor meetup" event with many attendees. They say a suspect has not yet been identified. Anyone with information regarding the 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. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

Police investigate shots-fired incident in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police are investigating a shots-fired incident that occurred early Monday morning in the Veirs Mill Village neighborhood of Silver Spring. Residents reported hearing gunfire at the intersection of Colin Road at Mahan Road at 12:20 AM. Officers have preliminarily determined that several shots were fired from inside a vehicle. No injuries were reported.

Police investigate shots-fired incident in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of gunfire in the Fairland area of Silver Spring Thursday night, September 24, 2026. Several residents in the area of Ballinger Drive at Ballinger Terrace called 911 at 10:04 PM Thursday, to report sounds of gunshots. Officers found at least one shell casing where a bullet had struck a townhome. No injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

Police investigate shots-fired incident in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of gunfire in the Long Branch area of Silver Spring last night, August 20, 2026. The incident was reported by multiple 911 callers, who heard gunshots at Long Branch Park at 10:55 PM Thursday. Officers responding to the scene found shell casings in the park, and recovered them as evidence.

Wheaton Plaza shooting suspect charged as adult

The 17-year-old suspect in a shooting inside Westfield's Wheaton Plaza mall last evening has been charged as an adult, Montgomery County police announced this afternoon. Diego Rafael Turcios Avalos is facing charges of attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, use of a firearm in the commission of a violent felony, carrying a loaded handgun on his person and possession of a firearm by a minor. He is being held at the County jail pending a bond hearing.

Police allege that Turcios Avalos was seated at a table near Cinnabon inside the mall at 5:58 PM Friday, when a group of teenagers walked past him. For reasons yet unspecified, he stood up, drew a handgun, and fired at the teens, hitting a 13-year-old boy in the leg. Turcios Avalos then turned and ran from the scene.

As the suspect neared Dick's Sporting Goods, he was intercepted by an armed mall security guard. Police say the guard ordered him to drop to the floor, which is where County police officers responding to approximately two dozen 911 calls regarding the shooting found him minutes later. Police allege Turcios Avalos was in possession of a black 9mm handgun when he was taken into custody by Montgomery's Finest.

Officers found the shooting victim, and applied a tourniquet to his leg. They took note that children had been playing in a play area close to the shooting scene when the shooter allegedly fired. Turcios Avalos could be facing additional charges for the reckless endangerment of mall patrons. His mugshot was not released by police.

Bullet shot into bedroom in Aspen Hill

Montgomery County police are investigating the discovery of a bullet in the bedroom of a home in Aspen Hill on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The bullet was discovered in the unit block of London Bridge Court at 10:41 PM. Police say their preliminary conclusion is that the bullet was "a stray round from holiday celebrations."

Shooter fires into home while occupants sleep in Aspen Hill

Montgomery County police are investigating a bizarre incident in Aspen Hill early yesterday morning, June 25, 2026. According to police, a shooter fired several rounds into a bedroom window of a home in the 13300 block of Parkland Drive at 1:45 AM Thursday. The occupants of the house were home at the time, but police report no injuries. If you have any information about this case, call police at 301-279-8000.

Shooting in Glenmont wounds one victim

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a shooting in Glenmont this afternoon, June 10, 2026. The shooting was reported in the 2300 block of Glenmont Circle at 2:11 PM. Officers arrived at the scene with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel, and located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital.

Police say the victim's injuries appear to be non-life-threatening. No suspect information has been released so far, and the alleged shooter appears to remain at large at this time. Another incident reflecting the 2026 Montgomery County trend of violent crimes taking place during daytime hours.

Teen shot in apartment in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a shooting in an apartment building in the Briggs Chaney area of Silver Spring this past Monday evening, May 25, 2026. The shooting was reported inside an apartment in the 13800 block of Castle Boulevard at 7:41 PM. Officers responding to the scene found a 17-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg. He was transported to a local hospital. Police have not released a description of any suspect(s) involved, and have reported no arrests, as of this writing.

Student arrested, charged in Blake High School shooting in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police have arrested a James Hubert Blake High School student in connection to the shooting that took place on Wednesday in the school's parking lot at 300 Norwood Road in Silver Spring. Taric Wilson, 17, of Silver Spring has been charged with first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, possession of a dangerous weapon on school property, carrying a loaded handgun, and felony use of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime. Ironically, police also confirmed that Wilson was the individual wounded during the parking lot skirmish, when his own gun discharged amidst the struggle, hitting him in the knee and foot. Wilson was arrested in Washington, D.C., and is now awaiting extradition to Montgomery County.

In another irony, the adult "outside intruder" that Montgomery County Public Schools officials tried to blame the incident on, was not the person who was carrying the firearm onto the campus. However, Djibia Gombo, 19, of Silver Spring did allegedly pick up the gun after Wilson dropped it. Police also allege that Gombo briefly pointed the gun at a "Montgomery County Public Schools security officer" before placing on the pavement.

Gombo was arrested at the scene. He has been charged with 1st-degree assault. Police say they are continuing their investigation of the incident. No mugshots of Wilson or Gombo were released by police with their statement this afternoon.

Shooting at Blake High School in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police are investigating a shooting that took place on the grounds of James Hubert Blake High School at 300 Norwood Road in Silver Spring this morning. According to police, a County police Community Engagement Officer already at the campus was informed about a fight taking place in the school parking lot at 11:29 AM. School security officers and the CEO intervened in the brawl, and a handgun fell to the ground amid the struggle.

An initial summary of events press release from the police department does not state who dropped the gun. It does state that a 19-year-old male was taken into custody. The summary goes on to say that a short time after this altercation, a juvenile who was involved in the brawl arrived at a local hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. @TheDMVLive on Twitter obtained video that appears to show the moment when the gun was fired in the school parking lot.

Downtown Silver Spring shooters remain at large

Montgomery County police are seeking an unspecified number of armed suspects who shot a man in downtown Silver Spring yesterday morning. The shooting was reported at 2:04 AM Friday in the vicinity of the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Thayer Avenue. However, the 25-year-old victim had been taken in a private vehicle from that location to a local hospital. His wounds were determined to be non-life-threatening, police say.

 The victim was allegedly engaged in an argument with the suspects when he was shot. Anyone with information regarding the suspects 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.  A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspects. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

Police investigate shots-fired incident in Burtonsville

Montgomery County police are investigating a report of a shots-fired incident in Burtonsville in the early morning hours of February 4, 2026. Residents reported hearing gunfire in the 4200 block of Dunwood Terrace. That's a townhome community north of Fairland Recreational Park. Police have no suspect descriptions at this time, and did not announce if any shell casings were recovered at the scene. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Police investigate shots-fired incident in Wheaton

Montgomery County police are investigating a shots-fired incident that was reported in a residential neighborhood in Wheaton on December 7, 2025. Residents reported hearing gunfire in the 11100 block of Easecrest Drive at 6:41 PM that evening. That is in the Glen Haven neighborhood off of University Boulevard. 

Police describe the suspect only as a Black male of unknown age. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Homicide in Fairland area of Silver Spring

Montgomery County police are investigating a homicide in the Fairland area of Silver Spring. At 9:06 PM Wednesday night, November 19, 2025, K-9 officers were canvassing the 13800 block of Aston Manor Drive, in relation to a nearby shooting case. They discovered the body of Jadyn Mekhi Brown, 20, of Silver Spring. They noticed he appeared to have suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Brown was declared dead at the scene.

Police personnel had been in that area since 7:54 PM, when they had been dispatched to investigate a report of a shooting in the vicinity of Aston Manor Drive. Officers located a shooting victim in the 3400 block of Robey Terrace. The adult male victim was able to tell police that he had been shot on Aston Manor Drive, and had run to Robey Terrace, where 911 was called. He was transported to a local hospital. Police did not specify his condition, but characterized him as being alert and conscious.

Homicide detectives have not yet definitively connected the two cases. No arrests have been made, and no charges have been filed in connection with either the shooting or the homicide.

Anyone with information about possible suspect(s) or these incidents is asked to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County. Submit a tip online by visiting the Crime Solvers website and selecting the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Tipsters may remain anonymous. Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward ranging from $250 to $10,000.

Police searching for Silver Spring attempted murder suspect

Montgomery County police are seeking the public's help in locating a suspect in the July 20, 2025 attempted murder of a man in downtown Silver Spring. The victim was in his car in the 8000 block of 16th Street shortly before 4:27 PM, police say, when the suspect pulled up in a silver Chrysler Pacifica with Maryland license plate 4FC4143. Deondray Darnell Osborne, 33, of no specified address, allegedly climbed out of the minivan and fired multiple shots at the victim before driving away.

The victim somehow avoided injury, but his vehicle was struck several times. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant against Osborne, charging him with attempted first-degree murder and related charges.

Osborne is considered armed and dangerous. Police warn that if you see him, you should not attempt to approach or engage him, but to call 911 immediately. Anyone with information regarding this suspect or crime is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org, click on the “Submit a Tip” link, or call 1-866-411-8477. Tips leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward ranging from $250 to $10,000.

Another 17-year-old killed in Long Branch; 2 suspects in custody

Juan Carlos Gutierrez-Hernandez

A shocking series of events this past weekend in the Long Branch area of Silver Spring has left a second 17-year-old dead in as many months in that neighborhood. Montgomery County police detectives even suspect that the two shootings may be related. Last Friday night, September 5, 2025, around 9:46 PM, several people called 911 to report the sound of gunfire in the 700 block of Langley Drive. One person also dialed 911 to report that he had been shot inside Long Branch Local Park.

County police and Maryland National-Capital Park Police converged on the park, and found two males suffering from gunshot wounds. Charly Blayner Vail Lucas, 17, of Silver Spring, tragically was pronounced dead at the scene. A 21-year-old man was transported to a local hospital, where police say he remains in critical condition at this time. 

Jhony Steve Rosales Castillo

Jhony Steve Rosales Castillo, 20, and Juan Carlos Gutierrez-Hernandez, 18, both of Silver Spring, were arrested a short time later. They were each charged with two counts of first-degree murder of a minor victim, one count of attempted first-degree murder, and two counts of possession of a firearm under the age of 21. Initially, a judge ordered both of them held without bond. Detectives say the evidence they've collected connects both suspects to both fatal Long Branch shootings.

Teen fatally shot in Long Branch

Montgomery County police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place late Tuesday night, August 19, 2025, in the Long Branch area of Silver Spring. Jaril Verde Murillo, 17, was walking with two other male teenagers along a path toward the Foxhall Apartments sometime after 11:00 PM Tuesday night. An unknown suspect or suspects opened fire on the group, and Verde Murillo was hit once. He collapsed into the roadway in the 700 block of University Boulevard East.

Police officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue service personnel arrived at the scene at 11:28 PM, and found Verde Murillo in the road. They attempted lifesaving measures, but Verde Murillo was tragically declared dead at the scene. His body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where the cause and manner of death were determined to be homicide by gunshot wound.

Police say that at this time, there is no suspect information available, and no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information regarding possible suspects or this crime is asked to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County. Tips can be submitted anonymously at www.crimesolversmcmd.org by clicking the "Submit a Tip" link, or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Tips leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward ranging from $250 to $10,000.

Police seeking suspect in White Oak shooting

Montgomery County police are seeking the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect in the July 28, 2025 shooting in the White Oak area of Silver Spring. In a brazen, daylight attack at 9:47 AM, the suspect allegedly shot an adult male victim, whose current condition was not detailed by police. Police describe the suspect only as a Black male of unknown age. If you can identify the alleged shooter, or have any other information about this incident, call police at (301) 279-8000.

One victim injured in Calverton shooting

One person was seriously injured in a daytime shooting in Calverton yesterday, Montgomery County police report. Officers were dispatched to the unit block of Hunters Gate Court at 1:12 PM yesterday, June 19, 2025. That is a townhome community across the street from the Orchard Center shopping center. Officers found an adult male suffering from "serious injuries," but police did not specify that the injuries were gunshot wounds, as they do in other cases. One suspect was taken into custody, and police say they believe this was an "isolated incident." However, their investigation is ongoing.