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Woman found dead at Chevy Chase Circle

A woman was found dead in the park near the fountain benches inside Chevy Chase Circle. (Courtesy WTOP listener)

A woman was found dead Thursday in the park at Chevy Chase Circle and Western Avenue at the D.C.-Maryland border.

Police said they were called shortly after 4 p.m. by someone reporting that a woman in the park appeared to be unresponsive.

D.C. police said they’re conducting a “death investigation.”

There’s no further information at this time.

This is a developing story. Stay with WTOP for more details. 

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