Christopher Stirkens

Male, Black

Date of the incident: 1/29/2014

Place of the incident:

Gaithersburg, Montgomery, MD
7400 Lake Katrine Terrace

Christopher Stirkens, 25, lived with his mother and father, Denise and James Stirkens. James, a 27-year police veteran, was off-duty at home when he heard Christopher arguing with his mother. James went to investigate, and found Christopher stabbing his mother. James shot his son with his service handgun, killing him. Denise died later in the hospital. No charges have been filed against James Stirkens.

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