The death of a 20-year-old man, whose body was discovered at his Westminster home Tuesday evening, is being investigated as suspicious, authorities said yesterday.

The body of Michael DiPinto of the first block of Westmoreland St. was found by a family member about 7 p.m., said Capt. Dean Brewer, a Westminster police spokesman.

The body was taken to Baltimore, where an autopsy will be performed, Brewer said.

"We might have a preliminary finding from the medical examiner in a day or two, but results from toxicology tests could take much longer," he said.

DiPinto is the son of Mount Airy Elementary School Principal Thomasina Piercy. He is a 1997 graduate of Westminster High School, Brewer said.

Pub Date: 3/18/99