The Montgomery County Department of Police has successfully identified the adult male whose body was recovered from Seneca Creek on Sunday, July 9, 2023.
The deceased individual has been identified as Jose Israel Centeno Velasquez, also known as Carlos. Family members positively identified him on Tuesday, July 11.
Centeno Velasquez, a 43-year-old resident of Gaithersburg, was last seen leaving his home on Girard Street on Friday, July 7. Authorities are treating his death as a homicide and have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding it.
Major Crimes detectives are urging anyone who may have seen Jose Israel Centeno Velasquez or has any information related to the case to contact them at 240-773-5070. Alternatively, individuals can reach out to Crime Solvers of Montgomery County anonymously by calling toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). There is a reward of up to $10,000 available for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect(s) involved in this homicide.