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Police name suspect in Rockville restaurant shooting
Montgomery County Police released the identity of a 21-year-old man accused of fatally shooting another man outside a Rockville bar early Sunday.
In brief
Montgomery County Police released the identity of a 21-year-old man accused of fatally shooting another man outside a Rockville bar early Sunday. Police have identified Shayan Solimani Damabi as the suspect in a fatal shooting outside Quincy's Potomac Bar & Grille and are asking the public for help locating him…
Man shot dead outside Rockville bar
Nicholas Njuki, 33, was fatally shot in the parking lot of Quincy's Potomac Bar & Grille early Sunday morning after a confrontation at the restaurant.
Suspect identified as Shayan Solimani Damabi
Montgomery County Police named Shayan Solimani Damabi, 21, of Gaithersburg as the alleged shooter. His current whereabouts are unknown.
“The whereabouts of Shayan Solimani Damabi are unknown”
Confrontation led to fatal encounter
Solimani Damabi and Njuki had a confrontation inside the restaurant. After leaving, Njuki and a companion encountered Solimani Damabi in a separate vehicle nearby.
Njuki approached suspect's car
When Njuki got out and approached Solimani Damabi's vehicle, he was shot. Solimani Damabi then allegedly fired at Njuki's companion before driving away.
Arrest warrant issued for first-degree murder
Detectives obtained an arrest warrant charging Solimani Damabi with first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime.
Police seek public help locating suspect
Solimani Damabi is approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighs about 205 pounds, and may be driving a red 2018 Acura TLX. Anyone with information can contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County.
What to remember
Police have identified Shayan Solimani Damabi as the suspect in a fatal shooting outside Quincy's Potomac Bar & Grille and are asking the public for help locating him.
