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Death of man found in Gaithersburg park ruled as homicide

By Abigail Constantino

WASHINGTON – Montgomery County police are investigating the death of an 18-year-old man whose body was discovered in a park in Gaithersburg as a homicide.

First-responders found the body of Cristian Antonio Villagram Morales, of Gaithersburg, at Malcolm King Park at 1200 West Side Drive, after a report of a deceased male on Friday, June 17 at around 7:46 p.m. They found evidence of trauma to his body.

Detectives are urging anyone who may have information regarding this crime  to contact the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070. Crime Solvers of Montgomery County is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for any information that leads to the arrest of the suspect or suspects. Tipsters can call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-8477.

How the ‘Juventus Way’ helped young Montgomery Co. soccer players during pandemic

By Dave Johnson
When play resumes June 20 in Italy's Serie A, Juventus will be in first place and looking to secure its 68th league championship. If you're not familiar with one of the world's most famous soccer teams, think the New York Yankees of Italian soccer. But all its glamour and success is matched with true character and commitment for the way the game is played. That's not just limited to the team in Italy, but extends to a global network of youth clubs, including the Montgomery County, Maryland-based Juventus Academy DC Metro.
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