Human Remains Found In Rosslyn; Death Investigation Underway: Police

ARLINGTON, VA — Arlington County Police are conducting a death investigation after human remains were discovered Sunday afternoon in the Rosslyn area.

There is now current threat to the public in connection with this case, according to police.

On Monday afternoon, Patch reached out ACPD for more details about its investigation. In response, public information officer Ashley Savage shared this information:

At approximately 4:18 p.m. on February 25, police were directed to the 2100 block of Langston Boulevard where human remains were located in a wooded area. The Arlington County Police Department is conducting a death investigation with assistance by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner who will work to positively identify the deceased and determine cause and manner of death. The preliminary investigation has not revealed an ongoing threat to the community.

This is a developing story, which will be updated once more information becomes available.

Editor's Note: Police don't always release the identity of the victim or some details involving a suspicious death when the death is believed to be the result of natural causes, an accident, or a suicide.

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