Armed Montgomery Teen Arrested After Failed Carjackings: Police

SILVER SPRING, MD — A Silver Spring teen is behind bars after police say he tried carjacking people at gunpoint on two separate occasions.

Allan Muhizi, 18, has been charged with attempted armed carjacking, first-degree assault, and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, court records show.

Montgomery County police say both incidents occurred in Rockville — about half a mile from each other — on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

The first incident happened shortly before 7:45 p.m. in an office building parking lot at 15245 Shady Grove Rd. According to authorities, a 67-year-old man was sitting in his vehicle when Muhizi approached him and tried to open the driver's door before producing a handgun.

The victim managed to drive away unscathed and called 9-1-1. While attempting to get help from a passerby, the victim told authorities that Muhizi pointed the gun in his direction at a distance.

Muhizi reportedly fled the scene before police arrived.

At about 8:15 p.m., Muhizi allegedly tried to steal another vehicle. This time, authorities said, Muhizi tried to carjack a 51-year-old in a parking lot at 2400 Research Blvd.

Muhizi approached the man, who was repairing his vehicle in the parking lot, and demanded the car keys. Authorities say a struggle between the victim and Muhizi ensued, and a round was fired from the gun. No one was injured in the fight.

The victim grabbed the gun from Muhizi and asked a woman exiting a building to call 9-1-1, according to police. Officers later arrived on the scene and arrested the 18-year-old Silver Spring man. He is currently being held without bond.