Body Found in Stairwell Identified as 14-Year-Old Girl

Davonn Dupree, 14, of Springfield, Va., had recently run away from home

Updated 10:11 PM EST, Fri, Nov 21, 2008

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Davonn Denise Dupree, of Springfield, Va., was identified after police released photos of her T-shirt and jewelry.
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A 14-year-old girl has been identified as the victim found dead in the stairwell of a Silver Spring apartment building.

Davonn Denise Dupree, of Springfield, Va., was identified after police released photos of her T-shirt and jewelry. Police said the teen had recently run away from home.

Dupree's body was found at about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday in an apartment building in the 13900 block of Castle Boulevard.

Police said she died as a result of multiple injuries. The circumstances of Dupree's death are still under investigation, but police are ruling it a homicide.

Runaway Teen's Death in Silver Spring Investigated

Runaway Teen's Death in Silver Spring Investigated
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Runaway Teen's Death in Silver Spring Investigated

Police said they would like to speak with the male caller who called 911 to report finding Dupree. They would also like to speak with two occupants of a red Lexus that was reportedly seen in the area at the time of the 911 call.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to call police at 240-773-5070. Callers may remain anonymous.

First Published: Nov 21, 2008 10:48 AM EST

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