In Loving Memory of Demetreis Lee & Andrea Guirola Two Lives Lost, Two Spirits Forever Remembered
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The community of Gaithersburg is heartbroken as it mourns the tragic and deeply unsettling loss of Demetreis Lee and Andrea Guirola, whose lives ended in a devastating incident at the Warwick Apartments on University Boulevard West earlier this week. What unfolded within the walls of that high-rise building has left neighbors shaken, loved ones shattered, and an entire community grieving two lives gone far too soon.
Just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Montgomery County police and fire rescue teams responded to reports that someone had jumped from the building. When they arrived, first responders discovered Demetreis Lee, lying near the pool area. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. As officers searched for answers and traced his path back through the building, they came upon an equally heartbreaking discovery.
On the 21st floor, in a quiet hallway now marked by unimaginable tragedy, they found Andrea Guirola, suffering from fatal stab wounds. Officials did everything in their power to save her, but Andrea also succumbed to her injuries at the scene. A knife was recovered in the building, and witness accounts indicated that Andrea had been attacked inside the apartment before managing to flee into the hallway, where she collapsed. Moments later, Lee was seen on the balcony, leading to the sequence of events that ended both of their lives.
While police continue to investigate and the Medical Examiner works to determine the official causes of death, one truth remains painfully clear: two individuals with vibrant, complex, irreplaceable lives are no longer with us.
Remembering Andrea Guirola
Andrea’s life was one of strength, perseverance, and warmth. To those who knew her, she was a kind-hearted woman who carried hope in her smile and compassion in her actions. Her presence brought comfort to friends, family, and neighbors, and she faced life’s challenges with courage that inspired the people around her. Andrea deserved safety, peace, and the chance to continue building a future filled with the love she so freely gave. Her loss is profound and deeply felt by all whose lives she touched.
Remembering Demetreis Lee
Demetreis was a man with a world of emotion, struggle, and humanity within him. While the investigation seeks to uncover the circumstances that led to this tragedy, his life—like Andrea’s—held meaning beyond his final moments. He, too, leaves behind loved ones who are grieving, asking questions, and trying to reconcile the person they knew with the unimaginable events that unfolded. His story does not begin or end with tragedy, and those who loved him will remember him for the fuller person he was.
A Community in Mourning
The heartbreak reverberating through Gaithersburg is a reminder of how fragile life can be and how deeply violence impacts families, friends, and neighbors. Apartment residents, first responders, and the wider community are processing shock, grief, and unanswered questions. In moments like this, unity becomes a source of strength—people offering comfort, sharing memories, and holding one another through the pain.
This tragedy will not define who Andrea and Demetreis were. Their lives mattered. Their stories mattered. And the loss of both lives in a single, devastating moment will echo long after the investigation concludes.
Honoring Their Memory
As loved ones begin the difficult path of healing, may the memories of Andrea and Demetreis bring moments of light amid the darkness. May their laughter, their conversations, their dreams, and the ways they touched lives never be forgotten. And may all who mourn find comfort in knowing that even in tragedy, remembrance keeps their spirits alive.
Rest in peace, Andrea Guirola and Demetreis Lee.
Two souls gone too soon, forever remembered.
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