MoCo Headlines: Cops Shoot Suspect in Gaithersburg, Man Drowned in Potomac River

By Laura Thornton

With 11 Patch websites across Montgomery County brings you news from every corner of our community. Catch up on headlines you might have missed this week.

Bethesda Businesses Get Boost from AT&T National at Congressional

BETHESDA—When a world-class golf tournament is just up the road, downtown businesses benefit. Read more on Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch.

MCPS Partners With Local Health Care Providers for Athlete Concussion Program

GAITHERSBURG—With the help of four local health care providers, a new concussion protocol is coming to high school athletes at Montgomery County Public Schools. Read more on Gaithersburg Patch.

Body of 19-Year-Old Man Found in Potomac River

POTOMAC—Rescue crews found the young man’s body in the water near Great Falls after an extensive search effort. Read more on Potomac Patch.

Police Involved In Pursuit, Shooting Late Sunday in Gaithersburg

GAITHERSBURG—Montgomery County police shot a suspect during a traffic stop Sunday night at the intersection of Quince Orchard Road and Darnestown Road and engaged in a brief pursuit immediately after. Read more on Gaithersburg Patch.

Mississippi Woman Arrested, Charged in Silver Spring Man’s Murder

SILVER SPRING—A gun and bullet shell linked the woman to the June 2012 murder of Eric Somuah. Read more on Silver Spring Patch.

Bullis School Dedicates Patio to Camille ‘Cami’ Baruch

POTOMAC—The night before graduation, students and friends and family of Cami Baruch dedicated a special patio to her at the Bullis School. Baruch, who would have graduated this spring, passed away earlier this year after a long illness. Read more on Potomac Patch.

Burglar Steals Cash Register, Asks for Bandage

MONTGOMERY VILLAGE—After smashing a glass door and stealing a cash register, a burglar asked a nearby shop owner for an adhesive bandage. Read more on Montgomery Village Patch.

PHOTOS: Fire Causes Severe Damage to Montgomery Village Apartment Complex

MONTGOMERY VILLAGE—View a photo gallery from the Tuesday evening fire that required more than  100 firefighters to battle.

100 Firefighters Battle Apartment Fire, Minor Injuries Reported

MONTGOMERY VILLAGE—Six people were rescued from the apartment fire on Club House Road in Montgomery Village Tuesday evening via ladders, and two firefighters and three building occupants were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Read more on Montgomery Village Patch.