A house party in Thornton turned tragic early Sunday when a 44-year-old man was shot outside a home and later died at the hospital. Officers rushed to the scene, started life-saving measures, and then handed off care to emergency medics, but the victim could not be saved. Detectives remained at the scene for hours, working to sort out what led up to the gunfire.
According to 9News, dispatchers received an emergency call about a shooting in the 3600 block of East 91st Avenue. Officers arrived and provided medical aid until EMTs could take over, and the victim was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Detectives told the outlet the suspected shooter took off before police got there, and they are still working to identify and track down whoever pulled the trigger. The Adams County coroner will later release the man’s name.
Thornton police are asking anyone who knows anything about the incident to contact the Thornton Police Department tip line at 720-977-5069 or submit information anonymously to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, according to the Thornton Police Department. Investigators are especially interested in hearing from witnesses and anyone who might have video from the area around the time of the shooting.
Investigation And Local Context
The killing adds to a string of violent cases that have kept Thornton and north metro investigators busy this spring. As reported by The Denver Gazette, local detectives have been working several homicide investigations in recent weeks, stretching resources and fueling renewed calls for residents to speak up if they see or hear something.
No arrests have been announced in connection with Sunday’s shooting, according to 9News. Detectives continue to canvas the neighborhood, talk with partygoers, and review evidence. Anyone with information is urged to call the Thornton tip line at 720-977-5069.
