Montgomery County, Maryland MC311
Detectives Investigate Fairdale Terrace Homicide; Victim’s Identity Released
For Immediate Release: Monday, March 10, 2025
Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating the homicide of 23-year-old Jonah Kimindo Mutua, of Silver Spring, that occurred on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in the 2700 block of Fairdale Terrace. Detectives are asking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect.
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At approximately 11:04 a.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to the location for the report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located Mutua with apparent gunshot wounds in the parking lot. Despite lifesaving efforts by a good Samaritan, first responding officers and MCFRS personnel, Mutua was pronounced dead on the scene.
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Following an autopsy conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, the manner of death was ruled a homicide.
Anyone with information regarding the suspect or this crime is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “ www.p3tips.com ” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect. Tips may remain anonymous.
POLICE CONTACTS
- For Emergencies: Call 911
- Non-emergency: 301-279-8000
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FOR CRIME SOLVERS
- Anonymous Call: 1-866-411-8477
- Submit Crime Tips
For updates and link to press release, see here: http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail_Pol.aspx?Item_ID=46677