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Police are actively searching for a suspect in the murder of 33-year-old Nicholas Njuki, who was fatally shot outside a Rockville shopping center following an argument at a local bar. The incident occurred early Sunday morning, and no arrests have been made as detectives review surveillance footage.
A man was fatally shot early Sunday morning in the parking lot of Potomac Woods Plaza in Rockville, Maryland. Police are investigating the incident as a homicide, with no suspect in custody and the victim's identity withheld. The shooting reportedly stemmed from an argument over a UFC fight that spilled into the parking lot.
A man was shot and killed early Sunday morning at the Potomac Woods Plaza in Rockville, Maryland. Police are investigating the incident as a homicide, with no suspect identified or in custody. The victim’s identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
A rabid fox in Rockville attacked a man and his dog in the Potomac Woods and Horizon Hills areas, and another dog was attacked separately; police urge residents to stay alert, supervise pets, avoid wild animals, and report aggressive wildlife to the Rockville City Police at 240-314-8900.
The Montgomery County Police identified a 41-year-old man fatally shot outside the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Rockville. The investigation is ongoing, with no arrests or suspect information released at this time.
A shooting at Wootton High School in Rockville left one student injured; police say a student suspect has been arrested and there is no ongoing threat to the community, with officers stationed at the scene during the investigation.
A student was shot inside Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, Maryland; another student is in custody. The campus was placed on lockdown, roads near the school were closed, and dismissal was underway as investigators worked to confirm details. The victim’s condition was described as stable, and authorities said there is no ongoing threat to public safety, with a 6 p.m. media briefing planned.
A tractor-trailer in Rockville, Maryland, rolled down a hill and nearly hit a three-story apartment building, causing a fuel spill of over 60 gallons of diesel and prompting hazmat response; authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.
AstraZeneca plans to invest $300 million in a new manufacturing facility in Rockville, Maryland, creating 150 new jobs and focusing initially on T-cell therapies for clinical trials. The facility is expected to be operational in 2026 and will receive a conditional loan from the state's department of commerce. This investment will further strengthen AstraZeneca's presence in Montgomery County, where it already has a large scientific campus.
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.3 struck Rockville, Maryland, and was felt in surrounding counties and as far as West Virginia. Occurring overnight, there were no reports of damage or injuries. The quake was significantly weaker than the 2011 Virginia earthquake, which was a thousand times stronger. Residents shared their experiences on social media, with varied reactions to the event. Earthquakes in the Eastern U.S. are felt more widely due to the geological characteristics of the region.
Residents in Rockville, Maryland, experienced a 2.3 magnitude earthquake overnight, centered at Lakewood Country Club near Lakewood Elementary School. The quake, which occurred at 12:51 am with a depth of 15.3 kilometers, caused no reported damage or injuries. Earthquakes are rare in Maryland, though a similar event happened in Carroll County in 2022.
A minor 2.3 magnitude earthquake occurred early Tuesday morning, centered 3 kilometers west of Rockville, Maryland, and was felt across Montgomery County and parts of the DC region. Over 200 people reported experiencing the tremor, which was accompanied by a rumbling sound. The U.S. Geological Survey is collecting responses from those who felt the earthquake through a survey on their website.
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake occurred near Rockville, Maryland, with no reported damage or injuries. The quake happened early Tuesday morning and was felt by over 1,000 people, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A minor 2.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in Rockville, Maryland, with over 1,000 reports from the surrounding areas, including Washington, D.C., and Virginia. No injuries or damage were reported, and such small quakes are not unusual for the region, with a history of seismic activity dating back to 1877.
A 2.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Rockville, Maryland, in the early hours of Tuesday, with residents reporting sounds and vibrations akin to a heavy truck passing or a low roar. The quake was minor, with no damage or injuries reported, but it was widely felt in Montgomery County and parts of Northern Virginia and D.C. The USGS received over 850 reports within an hour of the event, highlighting the community's surprise and uncertainty regarding the unusual seismic activity.