Missing Md. teen found dead; police call it a homicide

Police in Prince George's County say they're investigating the death of a man inside his Lanham, Maryland, home early Thursday morning. (Courtesy Prince George's County police)

WASHINGTON — Detectives in Prince George’s County said Friday that a Maryland teen reported missing by his family earlier this week was found dead, the result of a homicide.

The police said Herson Mejia-Alverez, 19, of Riverdale, was reported missing on Wednesday. Just before 1 p.m. the same day, officers found his body in a wooded area off New Hampshire Avenue.

A medical examiner found he died of blunt force trauma, the result of a homicide.

Anyone who has more information is asked to call the Prince Georges County police at 301-772-4925, or calling Crime Solvers anonymously at 866-411-TIPS. You can also go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com.

Megan Cloherty

WTOP Investigative Reporter Megan Cloherty primarily covers breaking news, crime and courts.

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