Update April 2, 2025
Call For Community Assistance:
Yesterday's Suspicious Death Investigation in the 1000 Block of Marton Street has been ruled a HOMICIDE.
An adult male was found deceased behind a residence; investigation revealed that the victim had been shot and killed. Investigators believe that the murder occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on April 1. The victim's identity is being withheld at this time while the victim's family is notified.
Neighbors and community members who live in the Laurel Hills neighborhood on or near Marton Street are asked to review their doorbell and home cameras for any suspicious activity or speeding vehicles between 12:30 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. on the morning of April 1, 2025.
Footage can be uploaded directly to the Laurel Police Department's online evidence repository at the following link:
https://laurelpdmd.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/laurelhills
Original Release April 1, 2025
Detectives Investigate a Suspicious Death in Laurel
Laurel Police Detectives are investigating a suspicious death in the 1000 block of Marton Street, Laurel, Maryland. Officers responded to the area at 4:18 A.M. and discovered the victim, an adult male. The manner of death will be determined by the medical examiner and the circumstances of the death are currently unknown. As more information is confirmed it will be released to the public.
This is an ongoing investigation, and we encourage anyone with any information, or who may have witnessed this event, to please contact The Laurel Police Department at 301-498-0092, or anonymous tips can also be sent to LPDtips@laurel.md.us.
Media Inquiries: Please contact Laura Guenin, Public Relations, Laurel Police Department at 240-278-0758 or email lguenin@laurel.md.us.
