After a long search by the Montgomery County Police, a Silver Spring man has been apprehended in relation to a nearly three-year-old homicide case. The crime, which took place at the Summit Hills apartment complex, shocked the community in 2022, and now, nearly three years later, the alleged perpetrator faces charges. Nathaniel Potts, 29, was found shot in a parking lot and later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators pieced together leads that pointed to 47-year-old Jason Duane Moore, culminating in his arrest this past Tuesday thanks to the joint effort of local police and the U.S. Marshals Task Force. As the detailed timeline of the case unravels, Moore now faces a series of charges, including first-degree murder and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony; the arrest warrant was just secured this Monday, nearly three years after the tragic shooting incident.
In a release from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division, detectives from the Missing Person and Cold Case Section urged the community to share any information that could assist the investigation. Authorities noted that a monetary reward may be available for tips leading to further arrests. Contact details for the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website and a dedicated tip line have been provided to encourage public assistance in shedding light on the circumstances surrounding Potts's tragic death.
For those interested in assisting or learning more about the ongoing investigation, additional contact details are available on the Montgomery County Police Department's official press release.
