MEDIA RELEASE:

On December 31, 2017 at approximately 8:53 AM, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to Broadfording Road at Salem Church Road for a deceased person.

A passer-by observed the deceased in the wooded area near the intersection of the roadways.

The deceased is an adult black male, possible in the 20-30 age range.

The investigation into this incident is on-going. Anyone with information in reference to this case is asked to contact Det. Swope at 240-313-2885.