Police Investigate Homicide of 18-Year-Old at Centerway Park in Montgomery Village
UPDATED Montgomery County police officers are investigating a homicide that occurred last night at Centerway Park in Montgomery Village.
Police have identified the victim as 18-year-old Oscar Vidal Benitez of Gaithersburg.
On April 24, at approximately 10:05 p.m., police said the Emergency Communications Center was notified by medical personnel at Holy Cross Germantown that an assault victim had been brought to the hospital and had been declared deceased. At the hospital, police said investigators came into contact with two additional people who were injured during this incident.
Detectives have determined that the assault took place in the parking area of Centerway Park located at 9551 Centerway Road.
Police said the investigation is continuing.
Detectives are urging anyone who may have information regarding this murder to contact the Major Crimes Division at 240.773.5070. For those who wish to remain anonymous, Crime Solvers of Montgomery County is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for any information that leads to the arrest of the suspect(s). Tipsters can call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1.866.411.TIPS (8477).
Police Investigate Centerway Park Homicidehttps://t.co/KMeaO6cfnB
— Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) April 25, 2016
10 pm assault Sun 4/24 in Centerway Park in Montg Village resulted in death of 18 yr old male. (Cont).
— Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) April 25, 2016
Victim had trauma to his body. Homicide detectives continue to investigate this murder. No add’l details until mid day.
— Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) April 25, 2016
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