Update: Dan Morse writes in the Washington Post, Beloved Waiter Killed Outside Home:
Rarely does one waiter cast his personality across an entire restaurant, but at a burger joint in a mall in Gaithersburg, Longyuan “Mooney” Wang did just that, co-workers said. Customers were known to wait for his tables, even when others were open.
“He taught everybody here not to be afraid of who they were,” said Victoria McConnell, a Red Robin restaurant manager, speaking of Wang’s larger-than-life personality. “Eccentric was an understatement.”
Also, Sebastian Montes writes in the Gazette, Montgomery Village man killed in attempted robbery:
Shortly after 11 p.m., police found Longyuan Wang of the 18000 block of Royal Bonnet Circle — in The Hamptons townhouse community near Odenhal Avenue and Goshen Road — lying unconscious outside the unit block of Fifeshire Court, according to police. Officers performed first aid, but he died at the scene. Wang was nearly home.
‘‘We believe it was a robbery gone bad,” said Diane Tillery, community Services Officer for the 6th District.
From the County Police website:
6/6/2008
Detectives Investigate Homicide in Montgomery VillageMontgomery County Police detectives from the Major Crimes Division - Homicide/Sex Section are investigating a homicide that occurred last night in a Montgomery Village townhouse community.
At approximately 11:07 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 6th District Officers and Gaithersburg Police responded to the unit block of Fifeshire Court for the report of a suspicious situation. A resident had heard noises outside and called police. Responding officers found Longyuan Wang, age 24, of the 18000 block of Royal Bonnet Circle in Montgomery Village, lying unconscious outside the town homes. Officers initiated first aid, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Wang was walking when he was assaulted. Detectives believe he was originally the victim of an attempted robbery. The circumstances that led to his death remain under investigation. Two suspects were observed running from the scene.
One suspect is described as either an Asian or Hispanic male, in his 20’s, with an average build and very short dark hair. He was wearing a white, fitted, long tank-style tee shirt, and faded loose-fitting jeans. The second suspect, of unknown race or gender, had shoulder-length dark hair, a small to average build, and was wearing dark clothing.
The cause and manner of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner’s office in Baltimore.
Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070. Callers may remain anonymous.
###Contact: Media Services Division Phone: 240.773.5030
These addresses are near Odend’hal, between Countour & Goshen.