Denver police said Saturday they are investigating a death outdoors in the 500 block of East Colfax Avenue, after putting out a brief public alert about the case. Authorities said the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death and later make that information public. The department also reminded the public to call or text 911 for emergencies, and to use its non-emergency line at 720-913-2000 for tips that are not urgent.
In a post on X, the Denver Police Dept. said officers were working an “outdoor death investigation” in the 500 block of East Colfax Avenue and reiterated that the Office of the Medical Examiner will release the official cause of death. The department added that any new details will be shared in the same social media thread, and did not provide information about the person who died or whether investigators suspect foul play.
Medical Examiner Will Determine Cause
The city’s Office of the Medical Examiner routinely posts public case summaries and publishes both cause and manner of death after a person has been identified, according to The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner. The office notes that some summaries can be delayed while investigators confirm identity and wait for test results to come back.
What We Know and What We Do Not
So far, officials have not released the victim’s name, the cause of death, or whether the case will ultimately be classified as a homicide. Denver police say they will provide updates through their social media thread as they are able, and the Office of the Medical Examiner will publish its case summary once the investigation reaches that stage.
How To Report Tips
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Denver Police Department non-emergency line at 720-913-2000. Tipsters who want to remain anonymous can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867). Both the department’s directory and the Crime Stoppers website offer online forms and guidance on what information can help investigators.
