# 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.
- Title: Police name suspect in Rockville restaurant shooting
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: montgomery county police, rockville, homicide, shayan solimani damabi, nicholas njuki, gaithersburg, first-degree murder, shooting, arrest warrant, crime solvers, news, local
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/police-identify-shooter-rockville-homicide-damabi-XYXW3J4AJVF2BIEC4OQVJIN3HY
- Author: Antonio Planas
- Published: 2026-09-16T21:21:32.922+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: montgomery county police, rockville, homicide, shayan solimani damabi, nicholas njuki, gaithersburg, first-degree murder, shooting, arrest warrant, crime solvers, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.