Bathroom ambush leaves man stabbed multiple times in silver spring

Bathroom ambush leaves man stabbed multiple times in Silver Spring

Detectives are searching for a man accused of carrying out a violent stabbing inside a Silver Spring restaurant bathroom.

SILVER SPRING, MD — A man was stabbed multiple times during a violent attack inside the bathroom of a Silver Spring restaurant, and detectives have released surveillance photos of the suspect as they seek the public’s help identifying him.

According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, the attempted first-degree murder occurred at approximately 10:34 p.m. on Friday, July 10, at The Angry Jerk in the 8200 block of Georgia Avenue.

Investigators said the suspect entered the men’s bathroom, where he stabbed the victim multiple times before fleeing the restaurant.

Bathroom ambush leaves man stabbed multiple times in silver spring
Photo: bathroom ambush leaves man stabbed multiple times in silver spring

Detectives have released surveillance photographs of the suspect as the investigation continues.

Police described the suspect as a Black male, approximately 30 years old, about 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 175 pounds, with long locs. He was wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, tan sneakers, and a tan-and-burgundy baseball cap.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County by visiting www.crimesolversmcmd.org and selecting the P3 Tips link or by calling 1-866-411-8477. Tips may be submitted anonymously.


Key Points

  • A man was stabbed multiple times inside the bathroom of The Angry Jerk restaurant in Silver Spring.
  • Detectives have released surveillance photos of the suspect.
  • The attack is being investigated as an attempted first-degree murder.
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