Comfort Inn Homicide Under Investigation In Towson

TOWSON, MD — A homicide investigation is underway after a shooting was reported at the Comfort Inn in Towson early Thursday morning. Police said the suspect has been arrested.

Authorities said they were called to the 8800 block of Loch Raven Boulevard for a report of a person with a gun after 2:26 a.m. on Thursday, July 18.

Jeremiah David Koch, 30, of Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania, was found dead inside a hotel room with trauma to the upper body that police said was believed to be from a gunshot wound. His body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy.

Investigators said that Koch had been summoned to the hotel room by a third party to calm someone in an agitated state, who subsequently pulled out a gun after he arrived. At that point officials said the third man, who brought Koch into the situation, ran out and called 911.

The suspect initially ran away but was later found in the area and arrested. Officials say they will name the suspected killer Friday once charges are processed.

During the police response, the Interstate 695 ramps at Loch Raven Boulevard were closed. They reportedly reopened by 6 a.m.

A truck was towed from the parking lot of the Comfort Inn, according to Fox 45.

Anyone with information about the case can contact Baltimore County police detectives at 410-307-2020.

People may also send tips to Metro Crime Stoppers, which is a non-government organization. Tips sent to Metro Crime Stoppers leading to an arrest and/or indictment of a suspect may qualify for a reward.

To get in touch with Metro Crime Stoppers, send a text to "CRIMES" (274637) with "MCS" plus the tip; call 1-866-7LOCKUP; or submit a tip online. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

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