A 29-year-old man has died after he was discovered bleeding near East 88th Avenue and Grant Street in Thornton early Wednesday, according to Thornton police. Officers tried to save his life at the scene, and the man was rushed to a hospital, where he later died. Detectives have now opened a homicide investigation and are asking anyone who saw or heard anything to come forward.
As reported by KDVR, a caller reported finding the man lying on the ground at the intersection on March 25. Responding officers found an apparent wound on the victim and immediately began life-saving measures before medics transported him. Police have not released details about what caused the injury.
Investigation And How To Help
Thornton Police say officers are canvassing the area, talking to potential witnesses and collecting any available evidence as they work to identify a suspect and piece together what led up to the man collapsing in the street. Investigators are especially interested in hearing from anyone who was driving through the area around the time of the call or who might have home or business surveillance footage.
The department's tip line is 720-977-5069, per the Thornton Police Department, and people who have video, photos or other evidence are urged to share it with detectives.
Local Context
The case adds to a series of serious incidents that have kept Thornton investigators busy in recent months, ranging from fatal traffic crashes to violent calls. Earlier this year, the department publicly asked for help tracking down a suspected hit-and-run driver after a pedestrian was killed, as reported in the search for a suspected hit-and-run driver, as per Hoodline.
Anyone with information about Wednesday's homicide investigation is asked to call the Thornton Police Department tip line at 720-977-5069 or dial 911 to report an active sighting. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to assist detectives as they work to identify a suspect and determine what happened.
