$10,000 reward offered in case of mechanic murdered on the job

The Takoma Park Police Department Criminal Investigation Division continues to actively investigate a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at approximately 11:05 a.m.

According to the latest press release on Monday, July 8, 2024, “Victim Nurhusen Hamid (pictured below) was working as a mobile mechanic in the parking lot of Advanced Auto Parts located at 6300 New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park, Montgomery County, Maryland. An unknown suspect approached the victim and fired shots at him, striking him. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The suspect fled the parking lot on foot on Eastern Avenue and got into a waiting white SUV, then fled the area toward the District of Columbia on New Hampshire Avenue.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to call Lt. Joseph Butler at 301-891-7111. People with information can also contact Montgomery County Crime Solvers either by visiting the website WWW.P3TIPS.COM or by texting using the P3 mobile app. The app is
Available on the Android Playstore or Apple App Store – search for “P3 TIPS”. Tipsters will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Those without access to either can call 866-411-TIPS (8477).