This story, originally published on Feb. 22, 2024 at 11:01 p.m., was updated at 11:30 p.m. to add more information from Gaithersburg police about the incidents.
A man suspected in the stabbing of a woman in a domestic-related assault was struck and killed by a train in downtown Gaithersburg on Thursday night, according to authorities.
Gaithersburg police said in an email statement that officers were dispatched at 9:37 p.m. to the area of E. Diamond Avenue and Railroad Street for the report of a pedestrian struck.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesman Pete Piringer posted on social media that an adult was struck and suffered traumatic injuries on the CSX Railroad tracks in the area of Girard Street. At 10:08 p.m., he said the individual had died, and police were on the scene for the death investigation.
No further information was available about the man who was killed.
After the incident, CSX rail traffic was stopped in both directions and nearby roads were closed, according to Piringer.
Montgomery County police confirmed through radio communications that the deceased man was a suspect in a stabbing that occurred earlier nearby.
Also, Gaithersburg police said in the email statement that “the description of the pedestrian matched that of the suspect involved in the stabbing.”
County police spokesperson Shiera Goff said police received a call at around 8:59 p.m. for a stabbing in the 500 block of Girard Street, which is around one mile from where the man was struck by the train.
Gaithersburg police said its officers responded as well and located a 51-year-old woman “suffering from lacerations.” Officers provided first aid until MCFRS personnel arrived and transported her to a nearby hospital in critical condition, according to Gaithersburg police.
The woman was stabbed multiple times in the torso in a domestic-related assault, according to police radio communications.
The male suspect fled the scene before police arrived, Gaithersburg police said.
Both incidents are under investigation and Gaithersburg police urge anyone with information about the stabbing to call the police department’s Investigative Section at 301-258-6400. Those who want to remain anonymous can call the police tip line at 301-330-4471.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.