Police investigate homicide in Berwyn Heights

WASHINGTON — The Prince George’s County police are asking for the public’s help after a man was killed in Berwyn Heights, Maryland, on Wednesday.

The police said that a passerby found the body of a man outside in the 5700 block of Nevada Street at about 9:20 p.m. An autopsy found that the man died from trauma to the body, and the death was ruled a homicide, they said.

The police said the victim’s identity will be released once his family has been notified.

If you know anything about this case, the police ask you to call their Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD” plus your message to CRIMES (274637), or go to their website and submit a tip online.

Valerie Bonk

Valerie Bonk started working at WTOP in 2016 and has lived in Howard County, Maryland, her entire life. She's thrilled to be a reporter for WTOP telling stories on air. She works as both a television and radio reporter in the Maryland and D.C. areas. 

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