Md. homicide police investigating death of 85-year-old woman

EDGEWATER, Md. (AP) — The death of an 85-year-old woman found in a Maryland home was being investigated Tuesday by homicide detectives, who also were looking for a man whom they believe may have information.

Anne Arundel County Police officers responded about 5:30 a.m. to a disturbance at a Edgewater home and found the woman, suffering from apparent trauma, a police news release said. She was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead upon arrival.

“Evidence recovered from the scene indicates this incident was targeted towards the victim and there is no known ongoing threat to the community,” the release said.

The victim’s name was not immediately released, pending notification of family. Police said the investigation was ongoing and that detectives were searching for a man who is believed to have first-hand information on the case.