Detectives in Commerce City are working to unravel a grim discovery after what appears to be human remains were found in a dumpster in the 7000 block of East 88th Avenue, the department said Wednesday. Officials have not released an identity or a cause of death, and the inquiry is ongoing.
What the department said
According to a Facebook update from the Commerce City Police Department, detectives responded to the 7000 block of East 88th Avenue and located material that “appears to be human remains.” The department said it will update the post when more information about the investigation is available.
Next steps in the investigation
County coroners handle determinations about unidentified remains and the cause and manner of death. The Adams County Coroner’s Office, which covers Commerce City, would typically take custody of remains for forensic examination, per the Office of the Coroner for Adams and Broomfield Counties. The coroner's office also coordinates with local investigators while identification and testing proceed.
How to share tips
Commerce City police said they will post updates as the probe continues. Residents with information can call the department’s non‑emergency line at 303‑288‑1535 or call 911 in an emergency, according to the city's police contact page, the Commerce City Police Department.
