Man Assaulted Over Parking Spot In Germantown: Police

GERMANTOWN, MD — A man accused of assaulting someone inside a Germantown grocery store over a parking space was captured in surveillance photos, which police have released in hopes that the public can help identity the suspect.

According to authorities, the incident happened around 6 p.m. on March 18 at the Shoppers grocery store on Mateny Road. Detectives believe the assault inside the supermarket stemmed from an earlier dispute over a parking spot.

The 21-year-old male victim told officers that he was confronted outside the supermarket by a woman driving a gold Lincoln MKZ. The female driver alleged that he had taken her parking spot. The victim, according to police, apologized and then went inside the store.

Later, near the checkout line, a man approached the male victim. According to police, the suspect referred to the dispute and then assaulted the victim.

Police say the 21-year-old man suffered "serious enough head injuries" to warrant going to the hospital.

Anyone who may have information regarding the gold Lincoln MKZ or this suspect is urged to police at 240-773-6200. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call the county's Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A cash reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest in this case.