Bel Air Man's Death Investigated as Homicide

There have been no arrests in the death of Rodney Holmes Smith.

Police are investigating the death of a 52-year-old man, whose body was found Sunday inside a Bel Air apartment, as a homicide, authorities said. While the manner of death of Rodney Holmes Smith was initially unclear, a preliminary report from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner on Monday indicated that Smith was the victim of a homicide. "They said it’s definitely a homicide," Bel Air Police Chief Leo Matrangola said. Matrangola said Smith's injuries were caused by blunt force trauma. “Right now we’re interviewing associates and friends and trying to find out more about his behavior, his pattern of life," Matrangola said. There are no suspects. Bel Air Police were familiar with Smith, having responded to a call at his apartment …

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