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Two Rescued From Ninth-Floor Ledge After Armed Intrusion at Bethesda Hotel

The county’s special operations team used a ladder truck for a high-angle rescue that left both guests unharmed.

Overview

  • Montgomery County Police received a 12:43 a.m. call reporting an attempted armed robbery at the Embassy Suites in Bethesda.
  • Police say a gunman entered a hotel room, prompting two occupants to escape through a window onto a ninth-floor ledge.
  • Montgomery County Fire & Rescue’s Special Operations Technical Rescue Team brought the men down using a ladder truck.
  • No injuries were reported during the incident, and police confirmed a suspect has been arrested.
  • Guests interviewed described shock and relief, while authorities have not released the suspect’s identity or any charges.