**Community Notice**
The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County Police Department.
INCIDENT: Off-Campus Death Investigation
OCCURRED: October 6, 2019/ Approximately 1:55 a.m.
LOCATION: 5100 Block of College Avenue, College Park, Maryland
PGPD CASE #: PP 19-10060000058458
BRIEF DETAILS:
On October 6, 2019, at approximately 4:40 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified by the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) of an off-campus death investigation. At approximately 1:55 a.m., PGPD officers responded to the 5100 block of College Avenue for a towing dispute. Once on scene, PGPD officers saw two adult males in a physical struggle. The officers separated both males and found that one of the males was unresponsive. Officers performed CPR until the paramedics arrived. The male was taken to a local area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The second male was taken for questioning by PGPD.
The Prince George's County Police Department Detectives are working to determine the circumstances that led up to the man's death. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-866-411-TIPS.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411 TIPS (8477) or text "PGPD plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgpolice.org and submit a tip online. Email address is: pgcrimesolvers@co.pg.md.us.
When available for release, additional information, including updated descriptions of suspect, may be obtained by accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices.cfm and http://umpdnews.umd.edu/
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