Montgomery County, Maryland — Authorities have detained a 25-year-old Rockville resident in connection with the shooting deaths of two individuals in what appears to be related incidents on Friday. The local community is reeling from the violent loss, with police activity peaking as two crime scenes were processed throughout the day.
Early in the morning, officers responded to a reported vehicle with visible bullet damage stationed at the junction of Shady Grove Road and Research Boulevard. Inside, they discovered Marcell Jordan Hebron, aged 26, deceased. Several hours later, at a nearby location on Research Court, another grisly discovery was made: the body of 27-year-old Leilani Marroquin, also from Rockville, was found in a parking lot with signs of gunshot injuries.
Both victims were declared dead at their respective scenes. According to the Montgomery County Police Department, preliminary investigations suggest a link between the two homicides, leading to escalated search and arrest operations. By midday, authorities apprehended Kaloyan Dimov Stoev, charging him with two counts of first-degree murder among other gun-related offenses.
Investigators are delving into the backgrounds and potential motives in these killings, trying to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome. Stoev was found in possession of two firearms at the time of his arrest and is currently being held without bond.
The bodies of Hebron and Marroquin have been sent to the medical examiner in Baltimore for autopsies. These examinations are expected to provide further details on the exact causes of death and potentially more insight into the violent nature of the incidents.
Community members expressed their shock and concern over the events. Local safety and the prevalence of firearms are under scrutiny, as residents and officials debate potential measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
Law enforcement officials have called for anyone with additional information to come forward to help in constructing a full timeline of the tragic events. As the investigation continues, the community remains on edge, hoping for quick answers and justice for the victims and their families.