A body discovered near East 3rd Avenue and Ogden Street has Denver police working what they are calling an "outside death" investigation, with the city's Office of the Medical Examiner now tasked with determining how and why the person died. Police said they will update the public if the case is later reclassified as a homicide.
The Denver Police Department announced the investigation in a post on X, saying it is handling an "outside death" near 3rd Avenue and Ogden Street and that the Office of the Medical Examiner will release the cause of death once it is known. The department added that any new information will be posted as updates to the same X thread and reminded followers that its X account is not monitored for emergency calls, according to the Denver Police Department.
Medical examiner to certify cause and manner
The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner handles deaths that are sudden, unexpected or suspicious within the City and County of Denver and is responsible for certifying both cause and manner of death. The office notes that autopsy reports, when performed, can take up to 18 weeks to complete, particularly when toxicology or other specialized testing is required, according to the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner. The office also posts summaries of selected cases of public interest on the city's website.
How to report tips and get help
Police are asking anyone with information to use official reporting channels rather than social media. For non-emergency police services, residents can call Denver's non-emergency line at 720-913-2000, while 911 remains the number to call or text for emergencies. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867), according to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.
What this fits into
This latest alert comes on the heels of several similar "outside death" notices in Denver in recent weeks, including a May 4 alert about a discovery on East 48th Avenue that was previously covered in a May 4 discovery on East 48th Avenue, as per Hoodline. Those posts usually start with only the bare facts and stay light on detail until the medical examiner finishes testing. Officials have said they will continue to update the original X thread as new information becomes available, and Hoodline will update this story if authorities release more details.
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