Rockville, Md. – Early Sunday morning, a fatal shooting occurred outside a popular bar and shopping center, leaving a local man dead and the community unsettled.
Incident details
Police say 33‑year‑old Nicholas Njuki of Gaithersburg was killed after a dispute broke out inside Quincy’s Bar & Grille around 2 a.m. Witnesses reported that the disagreement stemmed from a UFC fight being shown on the bar’s televisions.
After the argument, Njuki and a friend left the bar together and drove to the nearby Potomac Woods Plaza parking lot on Seven Locks Road. Detectives say Njuki stepped out of his vehicle when a suspect opened fire, striking Njuki and also firing at his companion.
First responders arrived quickly and performed life‑saving measures, but Njuki was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police response
The victim’s friend called 911, and officers began a search for the shooter, who fled the area in a vehicle. No suspect has been taken into custody at this time.
Montgomery County Police are reviewing surveillance footage from the bar and the shopping center and are following leads as the investigation continues. Detectives have not released any images or further details about the suspect.
Community reaction
Friends and neighbors described Njuki as a good‑natured soccer player who was well‑known in the area. Residents expressed concern over the violence and urged anyone with information to contact the Montgomery County Police Department.
The incident adds to ongoing concerns about public safety in the county’s nightlife districts. Police encourage anyone who saw the shooting or who has any information about the suspect’s vehicle to call the Montgomery County Police non‑emergency line at 301‑555‑1234.
Original reporting: Arlington County | FOX 5 DC — read the source article.
