Takoma Park Police are investigating an early morning burglary in the 7100 block of Maple Avenue, during which a resident of the home died.
When officers responded to the home in response to an emergency call, they found a male resident in medical distress, provided aid and had him transported to a local hospital. James Saloma, 62, a longtime resident of the city, was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Takoma Park officers located a suspect matching the description of the intruder and detained him for questioning. The search was aided by Montgomery County canine and Metropolitan Police helicopters.
The cause and manner of death is pending a medical examiner’s report.
No further information regarding the suspect is available at this time.
Posted by Police at March 2, 2006 11:26 AM