Men Fire Shots During Burglary In Germantown Home: Police

GERMANTOWN, MD — Two men fired shots inside a Germantown residence during a home invasion late Monday night, Montgomery County Police said.

The unknown suspects broke into a home in the 13600 block of Demetrias Way just before midnight.

A woman reported to detectives that she heard the sound of gunshots inside her house and went to investigate. She was confronted by the two suspects, who threatened her with a handgun and demanded cash, police said.

During the investigation, detectives determined that the suspects fired several shots while inside the residence. Some of the shots penetrated a wall of the home and entered a neighboring home, police said.

The suspects obtained property from the home and fled. No injuries were reported.

One of the suspects was armed, police said. He is described as a black male in his 30s who is about 6'1". The second suspect is described as a black man between 20 and 30 years old, who is about 5'9" and weighs 250 pounds.

Detectives urge anyone with information about the suspects or this home invasion robbery to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5100. For those who wish to remain anonymous, Crime Solvers 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).

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