An adult man who was found seriously injured in the 9700 block of East Hampden Avenue has died, and Denver police are now working the case as a homicide. Officers kept the area blocked off while detectives canvassed for evidence and witnesses, and investigators are urging anyone who saw or heard something to get in touch.
What police say
According to the Denver Police Department, officers responded to a reported assault in the 9700 block of E. Hampden Ave. An adult male victim was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased, and the case is now being investigated as a homicide. The department included its non-emergency number, 720‑913‑2000, and directed anyone with tips to contact Crime Stoppers.
How to share tips
Denver Police are asking anyone with information, no matter how minor it may seem, to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 720‑913‑STOP (7867) or by using the online tip form, according to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. In an emergency, authorities remind residents to call 911.
Legal status
The department has labeled the case an active homicide investigation and has not released any suspect description or information about arrests so far, according to the Denver Police Department. Detectives say they will share updates with the public as more details become available.
Anyone with video, photos or eyewitness accounts from the area is asked to provide them to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers or call DPD's non-emergency line so investigators can follow up. Tips may be eligible for a cash reward and can be submitted anonymously.
