‘Painful to residents': Man found hanging in Upper Marlboro
Key Points:
- A Black man was found dead by hanging from a tree on Sunday morning near D'Arcy Road and Sansbury Road in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, with first responders pronouncing him dead at the scene.
- Investigators believe the death was a suicide and have found no evidence of foul play; the medical examiner will determine the official cause of death.
- The incident has caused concern within the community, prompting a virtual meeting where County Executive Ayesha Braveboy and Police Chief George Nader reassured residents that there is no threat to public safety.
- Prince George's County Police acknowledged the distress caused by the discovery and urged anyone with information to come forward.