A person was found dead outdoors in the 4300 block of East 48th Avenue on Monday, and Denver police have launched an investigation into what they are calling an “outside death.” The Office of the Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death after examining the body, and those findings will be released at a later time as investigators work the scene.
Police Flag ‘Outside Death’ on X
In an alert posted on X, the Denver Police Department said it was conducting an “outside death investigation” in the 4300 block of E 48th Ave and noted that any updates would be added to the same alert thread, according to the Denver Police Department. The post also explained that the Office of the Medical Examiner will release the official cause of death once its examination is complete, and reminded users that the department’s X account is not monitored for emergency calls or real-time police services.
Medical Examiner to Clarify What Happened
The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner is responsible for conducting autopsies and issuing the official determination of cause and manner of death. Those findings can take days or even weeks when toxicology or additional testing is needed, according to the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner.
What Neighbors Need to Know
Police used the alert to remind residents that the X account is not monitored 24/7 for requests for service and urged anyone with tips to call the city’s nonemergency line at 720-913-2000 or to call or text 911 if it is an emergency, according to the Denver Police Department. Investigators are asking anyone who might have seen something or has information about the incident to get in touch through official phone lines rather than social media.
Earlier this year, a separate “outdoor death” on East 48th Avenue drew a similar response from police, with few details released until the medical examiner had completed its work. Mystery Outdoor Death On East 48th offers context on how these kinds of alerts typically unfold, as per Hoodline.
Anyone with information about the current case is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 or call Denver’s police nonemergency line at 720-913-2000. In an emergency, call 911.
