A man who was a suspect in a domestic-related stabbing in Gaithersburg was run over by a train Thursday night, according to Gaithersburg Police.
The stabbing occurred in the 500 block of Girard Street Feb. 22 at 9 p.m. When Gaithersburg and Montgomery County police officers arrived on the scene, they found a 51-year-old female suffering from lacerations.
She currently is hospitalized in stable condition.
The suspect fled before police arrived on the scene.
About a half hour later, offers were sent to the area of East Diamond Avenue and Railroad Street following a report that a pedestrian had been struck by a train. The description of the pedestrian matched that of the suspect from the stabbing, according to Gaithersburg Police.
The male was killed. Police are not releasing his name as he was not charged with any crime.
Investigators ask that anyone with information about this stabbing contact the Gaithersburg Police Department – Investigative Section at 301-258-6400. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call the Tip Line at 301-330-4471.
Detectives are investigating a stabbing that occurred in the 500 blk of Girard St in Gaithersburg.
At 8:59 p.m., ofcs located an adult female victim suffering from lacerations. She was transported to an area hospital in criticial condition.
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— Gaithersburg Police (@GPDNews) February 23, 2024
