Crime & Safety
22-Year-Old Found Dead by Passers-By: Police
The victim was found off Contour Road in Montgomery Village Monday afternoon, according to Montgomery County Police.
Updated at 7:20 p.m.
Montgomery County Police are investigating the death of a man found in the woods near the 18200 block of Contour Road in Montgomery Village.
The department said on Twitter that passersby located the victim and called 911 at about 12:42 p.m. Monday.
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The deceased is 22 years old, police said. His identify and details surrounding the death have not been released.
The caller told authorities a person, possibly injured, was in the wooded area behind the 18200 block of Contour Road. Once at the scene, officers found the deceased 22-year-old man.
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An autopsy is scheduled to be performed Tuesday by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore.
Detectives ask anyone who may have information regarding 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.
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