A late-morning stabbing on the 400 block of South Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg left two juvenile males hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries Monday. The incident was reported at about 11:38 a.m., bringing officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department and Montgomery County Police's 6th District to the scene. Bystanders and officers provided emergency aid until Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews arrived, and both victims were transported to a local hospital.
What police say
Responding officers located two juvenile male victims suffering from lacerations, according to The MoCo Show. The outlet reports the victims were in critical but stable condition when they were taken to the hospital. Police say the motive is unknown, and detectives continue to investigate what led up to the stabbing.
Police ask for tips
The investigation remains active, and the motive for the attack is not yet known, according to the city of Gaithersburg. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gaithersburg Police Investigative Section at 301-258-6400 or the anonymous tip line at 301-330-4471. Investigators are urging witnesses to preserve any video they may have and to reach out to police as the probe continues.
How this fits locally
Local coverage shows the city has seen other stabbing incidents in recent years, including a December case at the Lakeforest Transit Center that left a man hospitalized, according to Montgomery Community Media. In past cases, tips and witness video have helped investigators identify suspects, and authorities say they are once again relying on the community in this investigation.
