Montgomery Co. police investigate death of 87-year-old at senior living facility

Montgomery County police are investigating the death of an 87‑year‑old Potomac, Maryland, man as a homicide after he was found unresponsive Saturday morning inside a senior living facility.

Police said officers and fire rescue crews were called to the Cogir Potomac Senior Living facility in the 10800 block of Potomac Tennis Lane, next to the Falls Road Golf Course, for a medical emergency around 7:34 a.m.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene after first responders attempted life‑saving measures, police said.

Detectives are investigating the death as a homicide, according to police. His body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the cause and manner of death.

Police said they will release more information once next‑of‑kin have been notified.

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Matt Small

Matt joined WTOP News at the start of 2020, after contributing to Washington’s top news outlet as an Associated Press journalist for nearly 18 years.

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