Man found on Ritchie Highway died by homicide, Anne Arundel County officials confirm

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - Anne Arundel County officials have confirmed a man whose body was found on Ritchie Highway last week died from gunshot wounds and police are investigating the death as a homicide.

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Officers responded to 4001 Ritchie Highway on Feb. 27 around 10 a.m. for a body located behind the business. Upon arrival, officers discovered a deceased male with apparent trauma to his body.

The victim was identified as Devin Scott Freeman, a 19-year-old male. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner performed an autopsy on Freeman and determined his cause of death as gunshot wound(s) with the manner being homicide.

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Homicide Unit detectives continue to investigate and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-4731. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700.