A Gaithersburg man found lying in the road early Wednesday had been shot in the chest. Montgomery County detectives are investigating his death as a homicide.
What’s Happening: Rockville City police officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded at about 12:25 a.m. to a report of a person down in the 200 block of North Washington Street.
Responders first thought a driver had struck the man and left the scene. They began emergency care but then discovered an apparent gunshot wound.
The man was identified as 33-year-old Richard Ulysses Hernandez. He died at the scene despite efforts to save his life.
What’s Important: Hernandez’s body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The medical examiner found that a gunshot wound to the chest caused his death and ruled it a homicide.
The Montgomery County Police Department’s Major Crimes Division is investigating the shooting. The case remained active when police released details Thursday.
What’s Still Unknown: Police had no information about a possible suspect. The available information did not explain what led to the shooting.
How to Help: Anyone with information can call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-8477 or submit a tip at www.crimesolversmcmd.org.
Tipsters may remain anonymous. Information leading to an arrest may qualify for a reward of $250 to $10,000.