Crime & Safety

Police Find Dead Man on Winterthur Lane

Investigation underway for who or what killed Bharat Patel, 40.

Fairfax County Police are investigating the death of a man found dead on Winterthur Lane early Saturday morning.

Officers responded to the 11900 block of Winterthur Lane for a fight on Saturday at about 12:45 a.m. The officers did not find any fight.

About an hour later, a missing person report was made at Hunter Woods Plaza. An investigation lead the officers back to Winterthur Lane, where a body was found with trauma to the upper body.

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The deceased has been identified as Bharat P. Patel, 40, of 11913 Winterthur Ln. The cause and manner of death are not yet available.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Solvers 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcountycrimesolvers.org or text “TIP 187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

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