16-year-old charged with attempted murder in germantown shooting
Police lights.

16-year-old charged with attempted murder in Germantown shooting

by
September 12, 2024

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A 16-year-old from Clarksburg has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with a shooting that occurred on March 13, 2024, in Germantown, the Montgomery County Department of Police announced Wednesday.

Jaiden Ochieng allegedly shot at a 15-year-old male victim in the 19300 block of Archdale Road after chasing him on foot. The incident occurred around 2:59 p.m., shortly after the victim got off a school bus. The victim was not injured in the shooting, but police recovered two shell casings near Trophy Court and Archdale Road.

According to investigators, Ochieng arrived at the scene in a stolen Hyundai. After identifying him as the suspect, officers obtained a warrant for his arrest, charging him with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, use of a firearm in a violent felony, and theft-related offenses.

Ochieng was apprehended on September 6 in Germantown, in the 13300 block of Copper Ridge Road. During the arrest, officers recovered a loaded handgun that had been reported stolen out of Clinton, Maryland.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital news organization covering New Jersey, national politics, public policy, public safety, and community affairs. With years of experience reporting on local government, elections, law enforcement, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey, Stilton has built a reputation for delivering timely news, in-depth reporting, and accountability journalism.

As the founder of Shore News Network, Stilton oversees editorial operations, investigative reporting, and breaking news coverage while working closely with journalists, public officials, and community leaders. His reporting has covered municipal government, state politics, federal policy, public records investigations, emergency management, and major news events affecting local communities.

Stilton is committed to factual reporting, source verification, transparency, and providing readers with accessible, accurate information that helps them better understand the issues shaping their communities. Through Shore News Network, he continues to focus on delivering trusted news coverage and original reporting to audiences across New Jersey and beyond.

For story tips, corrections, or media inquiries, readers can contact Shore News Network through its official website and social media channels.