A person was found dead in the Northwest Branch Trail creek near the Capital Beltway's Inner Loop in Silver Spring, Maryland.

WASHINGTON — Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a person found Tuesday night in the Northwest Branch Trail creek near the Capital Beltway’s Inner Loop in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Police have not said whether the person was a man or a woman.

Major crimes detectives located the body in the creek along the trail around 11:10 p.m.

Police classified the case as “an active and ongoing death investigation,” according to a news release.

The medical examiner in Baltimore will conduct an autopsy.

Anyone with information should contact police at 240-773-5070 or contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.