Woman slain in Silver Spring, police say; suspect in custody

Police find victim after welfare check at Paddington Square Apartments

February 1, 2023 6:18 p.m.

A call for a welfare check Wednesday morning at Silver Spring’s Paddington Square Apartments led to officers discovering a deceased woman, the Montgomery County Police Department announced Wednesday.

Police have arrested a homicide suspect, they said.

Officers responded around 3 a.m. to a call in the 8800 block of Lanier Drive, according to a news release from the department.

A suspect is in custody, and the investigation is ongoing. The state medical examiner in Baltimore will conduct an autopsy, police said.

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Police said they would release the name of the victim following notification of next of kin.

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