For more information contact:
Det. Andrew M. John
301/891-7148
November 30, 2006 (3:00pm)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Takoma Park Police release Identity of the November 29, Homicide.
After notification of the next of kin, The Takoma Park Police Department has identified the victim of last nights assault as: Terhas Araia, a 29 year old female resident of Takoma Park.
Preliminary leads have revealed that the victim may have had a previous association with her attacker.
Initial reports indicated that the victim may have suffered a gunshot wound however, preliminary autopsy findings have revealed that the victim suffered blunt force trauma to her upper body resulting in death.
Due to the complexity of the investigation, no additional information is available at this time.
Investigators have found no connection with this crime to any other related events in or around Takoma Park.
The Takoma Park Police continues to diligently pursue this investigation. New developments will be provided as they become available for public dissemination.
A news conference will be conducted at the main entrance to the Takoma Park Municipal Building, 7500 Maple Ave, Takoma Park at 4:00pm.