PGPD PGPD Investigates Homicide in Langley Park

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Homicide Unit detectives are actively working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who killed a man in Langley Park on Wednesday. The victim is 34-year-old Cristian Montoya-Canales of Berwyn Heights.
On March 18th, at approximately 7:10 am, officers responded to the 1500 block of Merrimac Drive for a welfare check. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Montoya-Canales outside suffering from trauma to the body. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives are working to establish a motive and identify suspect(s).

Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512. 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.) Please refer to case 20-0015303.

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