On January 26, 2026, at approximately 5:50 a.m., Montgomery County Police announced the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month in Silver Spring, Maryland. Authorities confirmed that the arrest is related to the January 8, 2026, death of 43-year-old Gavin Boothe.
According to police officials, officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of Briggs Chaney Road at around 7:45 p.m. after receiving multiple reports of gunfire in the area. When law enforcement arrived at the scene, they discovered Boothe lying in the roadway suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Despite emergency response efforts, Boothe was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Detectives with the Montgomery County Police Department launched an immediate investigation into the incident, gathering evidence and canvassing the area for witnesses. As part of the investigation, authorities reviewed nearby surveillance footage, which captured events leading up to the shooting. The video reportedly showed Boothe engaged in a verbal confrontation with two individuals shortly before shots were fired.
Through investigative work and analysis of the surveillance footage, police identified one of the individuals involved as Yoel Christ Tie, an 18-year-old suspect. Based on the evidence collected, detectives obtained charges against Tie, including second-degree murder and felony use of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime.
Following his arrest, Tie was transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit, where he remains in custody. Police confirmed that he is being held while the legal process moves forward. No information regarding a potential bond hearing or court appearance was immediately released.
Authorities have not disclosed details regarding the motive for the shooting or the circumstances that led to the confrontation. The investigation remains active as detectives continue working to determine whether additional suspects may be involved and to gather further evidence related to the case.
Montgomery County Police urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation in ongoing investigations. Officials noted that updates may be provided as more details become available through the judicial process.
The arrest marks a significant development in the case, as investigators continue efforts to seek accountability in the fatal shooting that claimed the life of Gavin Boothe.
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