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College Parkway Shooting Suspect Identified

Rockville, MDLocal News

The Rockville City Police Department responded to a shooting on College Parkway shortly before 4:30 p. m. on August 2, 2024, where they discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Emergency services transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where his condition was initially critical but has since stabilized. Following intensive investigative efforts, police identified the suspect as Isaiah Warren Simpson, a 33-year-old resident of Washington D.

C. , who is prohibited from possessing firearms due to prior offenses. An arrest warrant has been issued for Simpson, charging him with Attempted Second Degree Murder, First Degree Assault, and several other firearm-related offenses. The Rockville City Police are urging anyone with information about Simpson's whereabouts to contact them at 240-314-8900 or reach out to local law enforcement. This incident underscores ongoing concerns about gun violence in the area and highlights the police department's commitment to public safety.

Community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement are vital in addressing such incidents.

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