12.9.2022 Gaithersburg Suspect Arrested for Assault and Firearm Related Charges

Gaithersburg, MD (December 7, 2022) On December 7, 2022, detectives from the Gaithersburg Police - Investigative Section charged Quaicy Hardy, age 23 of Whetstone Drive in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with first and second degree assault, reckless endangerment, firearm possession with felony conviction, discharging of a weapon within City limits, and several other firearms related charges.

On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at approximately 5:07 p.m., officers from both the Gaithersburg Police Department and the Montgomery County Police - 6th District responded to the area of Whetstone Drive for the report of a shooting that just occurred. Officers located a 24-year-old male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers provided first-aid on the victim until Fire and Rescue personnel arrived, at which point the victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A handgun was recovered on scene.

Investigators ask that anyone with information about this shooting contact the Gaithersburg Police - Investigative Section at 301-258-6400. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call the Gaithersburg Tip Line at 301-330-4471.

Hardy was transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit, where he is held without bond.