Homicide investigation after man found dead in Beltsville

BELTSVILLE, Md. - Police are investigating the death of a man found Wednesday night in Prince George's County as a homicide.

Officers say they were called to the 11200 block of Evans Trail in Beltsville around 10:20 p.m. Wednesday for a welfare check.

When they arrived they found a man outside lying on the sidewalk suffering from trauma to the body. He died at the hospital a short time later.

Prince Georges County police identified the victim as 27-year-old Antonio Barnes of Beltsville. Barnes family confirmed to FOX 5 that he was a former member of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission in the District.

Investigators were still searching for the suspect or suspects responsible.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925.