A death investigation near West 6th Avenue and Fox Street in Denver expanded early Tuesday morning after officers found a homemade drug lab inside the residence, according to Denver7. Police responded at about 12:30 a.m., and Fox Street was closed between West 6th and West 7th avenues while investigators worked at the scene.
What Police Found Inside the Home
Police were investigating a death inside the residence when they discovered the homemade drug lab, officers told 9News. Authorities have not publicly detailed the lab’s contents, equipment or suspected purpose.
The identity of the person who died has not been released, and the cause of death remains undetermined, according to The Denver Post. Investigators also have not disclosed what led them to the home, and the circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation.
Road Closure Disrupts Neighborhood Block
Health and Neighborhood Context
The state guidance cited here does not quantify how common illicit drug-lab incidents are in Colorado, but it does address potential exposure risks. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, meth lab contaminants may pose health risks even in small amounts. Colorado regulations require properties contaminated by meth labs or meth use to be cleaned according to state Board of Health standards. The location is in an area with a mix of uses. Denver’s Baker Neighborhood Plan describes West Sixth Avenue as including residential properties, neighborhood-serving businesses, offices and health-care-related uses.
The block of Fox Street between West 6th and West 7th avenues remained closed as police worked the scene, according to the report. No timeline for reopening the street has been provided.
The station indicated it will update the story as more information becomes available, leaving key questions — including the identity of the deceased and the exact cause of death — unanswered for now.
