Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division, Homicide/Sex Section are investigating a death that occurred this afternoon in Chevy Chase.
At approximately 3:47 p.m. today, 2nd District officers and Fire/Rescue personnel responded to the 8600 block of Terrace Garden Way in Chevy Chase for the report of a suspicious situation.
A family member had come to the residence and found the husband and wife unconscious. When fire/rescue personnel and police arrived they detected carbon monoxide in the residence.
A 62-year-old male was found deceased in a room on an upper floor. A 59-year-old female was transported to an area hospital for treatment and is expected to recover.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the death is believed to be accidental and due to suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. No further details are available at this time. The identities of the victims will not be released until family members have be ...more
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