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Montgomery County police are actively searching for 21-year-old Shayan Solimani Damabi, who is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Nicholas Njuki. The incident occurred early Sunday morning in Rockville, Maryland, outside the Quincy’s Potomac Bar & Grille located in the 1000 block of Seven Locks Road. Authorities responded to the scene at approximately 2:02 a.m. and discovered Njuki suffering from a fatal gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene. According to investigators, the altercation began inside the restaurant where Njuki and Damabi engaged in an argument. Njuki subsequently left the establishment in a vehicle with another individual. Police allege that the two vehicles encountered each other near the intersection of Fortune Terrace and Northside Park Boulevard. During this encounter, Njuki exited his vehicle and approached Damabi’s car, where Damabi allegedly fired shots, killing Njuki. Investigators state that Damabi also fired at Njuki’s companion, who managed to drive away before Damabi fled the scene. An arrest warrant was secured on Tuesday, charging Damabi with first-degree murder and use of a firearm in a violent crime. Police have released a description of the suspect, identifying him as approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 205 pounds. He may be driving a red 2018 Acura TLX with Maryland license plate 3GD6732. The Montgomery County Police Department is urging the public to assist in locating Damabi. Individuals with information regarding his whereabouts are encouraged to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County. Tips can be submitted anonymously online at crimesolversmcmd.org, through the P3 Tips link, or by calling 1-866-411-8477. Informants providing information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a reward ranging from $250 to $10,000. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are seeking public assistance to bring the suspect into custody.
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