Body Found In Wooded Area Of Silver Spring: Police

SILVER SPRING, MD — A Prince George's County teen was found murdered in a wooded area in Silver Spring last week, police said.

The victim was identified as Herson Mejia-Alverez, 19, of Riverdale.

Police officers were in the area of 8900 block of New Hampshire Ave. when they came across Mejia-Alverez's body in the woods. The incident occurred at about 12:50 p.m. May 23.

A medical examiner ruled the cause of death blunt force trauma and the manner was homicide, police said.

Detectives are working to establish a motive and identify a suspect, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.)

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