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In today's newsletter:

  • How Gaithersburg is supporting Nicholas Njuki's family after the fatal shooting.
  • Recognize this suspect in a violent Rockville carjacking and assault?
  • See where Gaithersburg-area burglaries and auto thefts happened this week.

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Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Hot with clouds and sun, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Community Rallies to Support Family of 33-Year-Old Gaithersburg Man Killed in Shooting (mocoshow.com) — Gaithersburg residents are coming together to support the family of 33-year-old resident Nicholas Franklin Njuki, who was fatally shot early Sunday after a confrontation that began inside Quincy's Potomac. A fundraiser is helping cover funeral expenses while Montgomery County police continue investigating, seeking tips from anyone who may have information about the suspect or the shooting.
   

2. Detectives Investigate Croydon Avenue Carjacking, Assault, and Attempted Kidnapping; Facial Composite of Suspect Released (montgomerycountymd.gov) — Montgomery County police, based in Gaithersburg, are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in a July 4 carjacking, assault, and attempted kidnapping in Rockville's Croydon Avenue area. Detectives have released a facial composite and urge anyone with information to contact Crime Solvers, reminding Gaithersburg and nearby residents to stay alert and report tips anonymously.
   

3. Auto Thefts, Burglaries and Hate/Bias Incident Among Incidents in September 14 Crime Summary (mocoshow.com subscription) — Montgomery County police report several recent crimes in the 6th District, including commercial burglaries on Meem Avenue and South Frederick Avenue and an auto theft on West Side Drive affecting Gaithersburg and nearby areas. Residents should be aware of these overnight incidents and ongoing investigations as police continue monitoring crime trends across the county's districts.
   

4. Inflation at 40-year high pressures consumers, Fed and Biden (kark.com) — Soaring inflation is squeezing everyday budgets nationwide, and a Gaithersburg occupational therapist says she now sticks strictly to her Giant Food shopping list and even paid $5,000 more than planned for a new car. Economists and federal officials debate how long higher prices will last, while residents here feel the impact at the grocery store, gas pump, and dealership.
   

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  • Final update: Rachel who was a first responder to my post has picked him up and taking him to Second Chance Wildlife.
    I would tag her here, but she's too far away from my neighborhood - she drove 25 mins to get here though, a real angel she is. Update 1: He is safe… (Nextdoor Goshen Maryland)
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    I always keep my dog off of people's front yards but to my understanding that grass next to the sidewalk is public property? (Nextdoor Crown Farm)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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