Police investigating after body found near Lake Artemesia in Prince George's County

A death investigation is underway in Berwyn Heights after a body was found in a wooded area near Lake Artemesia, police say.

At around 1 p.m. Thursday, police say a person was walking in the 8300 block of 55th Avenue when they located the body.

When officers arrived at the scene, police say they discovered the body had trauma to the face and upper body.

If you have information on this investigation, contact the Prince George's County Police Department Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925.