Updated: 6:45 p.m., Friday, Dec. 7

A 21-year-old male was found dead in a White Oak apartment building Friday afternoon, and Montgomery County police are investigating his death as a homicide. 

Police units from the 3rd District responded to the 11400 block of July Drive in the Silver Spring neighborhood at 3:45 p.m. with reports that a shooting had just occurred, said Officer Britta Thomas, a spokesperson for the police department.

The male was dead on arrival, she said. A release from the department said the man had evidence of trauma to his body. Police said two males were seen leaving the scene, but a detailed description is not available. 

Police are asking anyone with information regarding this crime to contact the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070. Anonymous callers may contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or leave a Crime Solvers tip online. Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest and/or indictment for this felony crime.

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