Police investigate stabbing in downtown Rockville

Man, 78, transported Friday evening to Suburban Hospital, according to radio transmissions

May 10, 2024 9:45 p.m.

The story, originally published May 10, was updated at 8:50 a.m. May 11 to add more information about the incident and to clarify that the Rockville City Police Department is investigating the incident.

City of Rockville police are investigating a stabbing that occurred early Friday evening in downtown Rockville, according to authorities.

Police responded about 5:15 p.m. to 303 N. Washington St. where officers found a 78-year-old man who had been stabbed in the chest, according to the police department and radio transmissions.

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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews responded and transported the injured man to Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, according to radio transmissions. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries and remains in good condition, the department said Friday night in a statement.

The suspect fled the scene of the incident, which occurred outside a local business, and a motive for the stabbing is unknown, police said. Investigators are seeking a suspect described as an African American male with a thin build wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black jeans, and a black mask.

Police ask anyone with information about the incident to contact Detective Sgt. Daniel Romeril at DRomeril@RockvilleMD.Gov or at 240-314-8958. 

  

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