87-Year-Old's Death at Maryland Senior Facility Investigated as Homicide

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The Montgomery County Department of Police is investigating the death of an 87-year-old man at a senior living facility in Potomac, Maryland as a homicide. Emergency crews found the man unresponsive on Saturday morning, and the police's Major Crimes Division was called to process the scene and launch a homicide investigation.

Why it matters

Incidents of violence or suspicious deaths at senior care facilities raise concerns about the safety and security of vulnerable elderly residents. This investigation will likely prompt scrutiny of the facility's protocols and procedures to ensure proper safeguards are in place.

The details

According to police, the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service responded to a call at the Cogir Potomac Senior Living facility around 7:30 a.m. on Saturday and found the 87-year-old man unresponsive. The Major Crimes Division was then called in to investigate the death as a potential homicide based on evidence found at the scene. The police have not released any information about potential suspects or the cause of death.

• The incident occurred on Saturday morning around 7:30 a.m.

What’s next

The police have not released the name of the 87-year-old man, pending notification of next of kin. They also have not provided any information about potential suspects or the cause of death.