Homicide Victim Identified, Found Along Trail in Briggs Chaney

SILVER SPRING, MD — A man's body was found on a trail in the Briggs Chaney area, and Montgomery County Police said Sunday the death was a homicide.

Detectives have identified the victim as Sheldon Williams, 20, of the 2000 block of Naylor Road in Southeast Washington, D.C.

A passerby saw Williams, with trauma to his upper body, lying on the trail in the 13800 block of Castle Boulevard just before midnight. The passerby contacted a private security guard working in the area, who then called 9-1-1.

An autopsy will be completed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore.

Detectives ask anyone who may have information about the death to contact the Major Crimes Division at 240.773.5070 or contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.