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The Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Thursday in the Chillum area. The victim is 44-year-old Brian Keith Woods of Silver Spring.
On February 20th, at approximately 3:00 pm, patrol officers were originally called to the 1000 block of Fairview Lane for the report of an accident. They discovered Woods outside of a car suffering from a gunshot wound. Woods had been driving the car and had just collided with a second, parked vehicle at the scene. He was rushed to a hospital where he died a short time later.
The preliminary investigation reveals Woods was not shot at the location of the vehicle collision on Fairview Lane.
Detectives are working to develop a motive and identify suspect(s).
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call 301-772-4925. 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 20-0010182.
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PGPD Investiga Mortal Tiroteo en área de Chillum
Detectives de la Unidad de Homicidios investigan un mortal tiroteo ocurrido el jueves en el área de Chillum. La víctima fue identificada como Brian Keith Woods, de 44 años de edad y vecino de Silver Spring.
El 20 de febrero, a eso de las 3:00 de la tarde, oficiales de patrulla acudieron a la cuadra 1000 de Fairview Lane inicialmente para atender un incidente de choque. Al llegar a la escena, los oficiales hallaron a la víctima con una herida de bala, fuera de un vehículo. Woods había estado conduciendo el vehículo y recién había chocado con un segundo vehículo que se encontraba en la escena. A éste le trasladaron de inmediato a un hospital en donde falleció poco después.
La investigación preliminar reveló que Woods no fue baleado en el lugar donde ocurrió el choque, a saber, Fairview Lane. Los detectives continúan investigando para establecer el motivo del asesinato e identificar sospechosos.
Si alguien tiene información sobre éste caso, pedimos que por favor llame al 301-772-4925. Quienes deseen permanecer anónimos pueden llamar a Crime Solvers al 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), o ir en línea a www.pgcrimesolvers.com, o utilizar la aplicación móvil “P3 Tips” (busque “P3 Tips en el Apple Store o en Google Play para bajar la aplicación a su móvil). Por favor refiérase al caso 20-0010182.
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