UPDATE:
The deceased person located in Harmon Park during the afternoon of August 6, 2018 has been identified as Kevin Anthony Cooper, 51, of Frederick, Maryland. Mr. Cooper was reported missing on the evening of August 6, 2018. The investigation is ongoing, and the official cause and manner of death will be determined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
ORIGINAL RELEASE:
FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 6, 2018
Frederick Police Conduct Death Investigation
FREDERICK, MD – At 1347 hours on August 6, 2018, officers of the Frederick Police Department (FPD) responded to Harmon Park at 88 Winchester Street. A caller reported an unresponsive person in the park. EMS and police arrived, and EMS determined the person was deceased.
At this time, the deceased person will only be described as an adult male. More details will be provided when they can be released.
This case is being investigated by Detective David Dewees in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The Frederick Police Department is asking anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective David Dewees at 240-409-0280. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact the department by voicemail at 301-600-TIPS (8477), text message at 240-674-TIPS (8477), or by email fpdcrimetip@frederickmdpolice.org.
Case#: 2018-066605
Incident Type: Death Investigation
Investigator: Detective David Dewees - 240-409-0280
Author / Public Information Contact: Lt. Kirk Henneberry - 301-600-6217