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Human Remains Found Near Maryland Park, Prompting Major Police Response

A shocking discovery near a Washington County park has sparked an investigation after a passerby stumbled upon human remains in a wooded area, police said.

Hagerstown Police

Hagerstown Police

Photo Credit: Hagerstown Police Department via Instagram
Omega Drive near Kiwanis Park

Omega Drive near Kiwanis Park

Photo Credit: Google Maps street view

At approximately 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, officers with the Hagerstown Police Department responded to Omega Drive near Kiwanis Park after receiving a report from a person who believed they had found human remains.

On arrival, officers confirmed the discovery, and the body was transported to the Medical Examiner's Office in Baltimore for an autopsy and identification.

Police stated there were no apparent signs of trauma, but further details will not be released until the autopsy is complete.

Authorities initially alerted the public about police activity in the area but emphasized that there is no danger to the community.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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