Death Investigation In Herndon Leads To HAZMAT Response: Police

HERNDON, VA — Members of the public were advised to avoid the 500 block of Florida Avenue in Herndon Monday afternoon due to a death investigation, according to a 3:19 p.m. post on the Town of Herndon Police Department's Twitter account.

There was no immediate threat to the public, but fire units and HAZMAT crews had been requested, according to the tweet.

Police said that no crime had been committed, but crews noticed something that prompted a request for a HAZMAT response, according to a 3:46 p.m. update.

Editor’s Note: Not all deaths the police investigate are the result of a crime, such as a death by natural causes. In those cases, the name of the victim is generally not released.

This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.