Crime & Safety

Man's Body Found In Downtown Bethesda: Montgomery County Police

Three teenagers have been charged with killing a man found in Downtown Bethesda on Dec. 20.

BETHESDA, MD — Montgomery County Police responded to a call about a suspicious situation in downtown Bethesda Monday night, and found the body of a man in a stairwell on the 6800 block of Wisconsin Avenue just after 8:15 p.m.

Police say the man had trauma to his body and was pronounced dead on scene. The name of the victim will be announced once his family has been properly notified.

Three teenagers — ages 16, 17 and 18 — have been charged, MCP said.

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MCP is asking anyone with information to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070.

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