Homicide investigation in Bladensburg after woman found dead in apartment

BLADENSBURG, Md. - A welfare check has prompted a homicide investigation in Prince George's County after a woman was found dead in a Bladensburg apartment building.

Officers were called to the apartment complex in the 4100 block of 53rd Place around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday where the woman was found suffering from trauma to her body.

Investigators say she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.