🌱 Patch AM: What we know about the deadly shooting outside Quincy’s Potomac

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In today's newsletter:

• What we know about the deadly shooting outside Quincy's Potomac
• What crimes hit Potomac-area police districts on September 15?
• How a Potomac resident's story helped shape a powerful addiction film

Also on today's calendar: Free JSSA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo - Register today! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
• Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gaithersburg Man Wanted for First-Degree Murder in Fatal Restaurant Shooting (mocoshow.com) — Police are searching for a 21-year-old Gaithersburg man wanted for first-degree murder after a fatal shooting outside Quincy's Potomac on Seven Locks Road, where a 33-year-old man was killed early Sunday. Investigators say a confrontation began inside the restaurant and continued nearby, and they're urging anyone with information to contact Crime Solvers, with rewards up to $10,000 available.
   

• Armed Robbery, Gunfire, Auto Thefts in September 15 Crime Summary (mocoshow.com) — Montgomery County Police reported recent crime in districts that include Potomac, with an auto theft noted in the 1st District and theft plus an aggravated assault in nearby 2nd District areas. Additional incidents across Silver Spring and Wheaton ranged from auto thefts to armed robberies, gunfire, and a residential burglary. Residents should stay alert and report suspicious activity promptly.
   

• Zach Braff Stars in Film Based on True Story of Hagerstown Narcotics Officer and Daughter's Battle With Addiction (mocoshow.com) — A new film about a Hagerstown narcotics officer's struggle with his daughter's addiction prominently features a character based on Potomac resident and former congressman David Trone, highlighting his focus on substance use policy. Clean Hands, which donates a share of profits to Brooke's House recovery facility, premieres in Hagerstown this week before a wider theatrical release in October.
   

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Tuesday September 22
• Free JSSA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo - Register today! →
  10:00 am
Sunday September 27
• MoCo Dems 5K Fall FunRun →
  Agricultural History Farm Park, 18400 Muncaster Rd, Derwood
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• JV Football (FB) Winston Churchill Away
  Walter Johnson High School Bethesda, MD 20814
  5:45 pm
• V Flag Football (FL FB) Wootton Home
  Walter Johnson High School Bethesda, MD 20814
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Hometown Treasures: Capital Region →
  Bette Carol Thompson Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center, 7700 Scotland Drive, Potomac
• Tiny Tots Open Gym
  Clara Barton Neighborhood Recreation Center
  9:00 am
• Pickleball 18+ Drop In
  Clara Barton Neighborhood Recreation Center
  12:00 pm
• JV Field Hockey (FH) Quince Orchard Away
  Walter Johnson High School Bethesda, MD 20814
  5:30 pm
• V Football (FB) Winston Churchill Away
  Walter Johnson High School Bethesda, MD 20814
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• The Playlist of Your Life: A Conversation About What Still Matters →
  Potomac Community Recreation Center, 11315 Falls Rd, Potomac
  3:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Language Justice Summit: Beyond Translation →
  McLean School-Lochinver Lane Campus (Middle & Upper School), 8224 Lochinver Ln, Potomac
  8:30 am
Saturday October 3
• Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
  Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093
  9:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

North Bethesda

• Auto Thefts, Burglaries and Hate/Bias Incident Among Incidents in September 14 Crime Summary (mocoshow.com)

Bethesda

• For about $65K, this AI-powered Bethesda school plans to offer 2 hours of academics a day (thebanner.com)
• About 1 in 20 Hospitalized US Adults With Firearm Injuries Develop Bacterial Infections (pulmonologyadvisor.com)
• Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Declares Dividends for Third Quarter 2026 (businesswire.com)

Rockville

• MoCo Man Charged Over Deadly Sports Bar Shooting: Police (patch.com)
• Police Release Sketch Of Man Wanted For Attempted Rockville Kidnapping (patch.com)
• Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard To Take Over Former Rockville Restaurant (patch.com)

Ok Potomac! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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