Rockville Teen Charged With Murder in Gas Station Stabbings

ASPEN HILL, MD — A Rockville teenager faces a murder charge for allegedly stabbing two men Wednesday night at an Aspen Hill gas station in what police say was a drug deal gone bad.

On Friday, Montgomery County Police identified the fatal stabbing as Jose Santos Fuentes, 20, of Georgia Avenue in Aspen Hill.

Detectives have charged Elmer A. Galindo, 17, of the 4100 block of Landgreen Street in Rockville, as an adult for the homicide of Fuentes.

The fatal attack was reported just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the parking lot of the Sunoco gas station at 14031 Georgia Ave. Officers found Fuentes and another victim in the parking lot, with Fuentes suffering from life-threatening injuries.

Both men were taken to an area hospital, where Fuentes died from his injuries. The second victim remains in serious condition at an area hospital; police have not released his name.

Investigators say Galindo and the two victims argued about a drug transaction that occurred earlier on Wednesday. The argument escalated, with Galindo allegedly stabbing both men multiple times. After the stabbing, Galindo ran from the area.

An officer saw Galindo flee the area and stopped him in the 14000 block of Grand Pre Road. The officer noticed blood on Galindo’s pants and found Galindo was carrying a knife.

Galindo was arrested and taken to the Central Processing Unit and charged with one count of first-degree murder, one count of attempted first-degree murder, one count of armed robbery, and one count of robbery. He is being held without bond.

This investigation is continuing and detectives ask that anyone with information about additional suspects in the homicide contact the Major Crimes Division at 240.773.5070.

For those who wish to remain anonymous, Crime Solvers of Montgomery County is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for any information that leads to the arrest of the suspect(s). Tipsters can call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).