Share this @internewscast.com

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. – A homicide investigation is underway in Unincorporated Arapahoe County after a man was found dead on the High Line Canal Trail early Tuesday morning.

Deputies received a call at around 5:30 a.m. from someone going through the trail in the area of E. Iliff Ave and S. Quebec St. of a man lying on the ground whom they believed to be deceased.

Responding deputies confirmed the man was dead and called for help from investigators to process the scene.

homicide on high line canal trail.png

Google Maps

While they would not release their early findings, Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Deputy John Bartmann told Denver7 over the phone they are considering the man’s death a homicide as foul play is suspected in the man’s death.

No other details surrounding the man’s death were made available.

Investigators were still in area by 11:30 a.m. looking for video and “anyone who may have seen anything in the last 24 hours,” Bartmann said.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who has seen anything to call the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 720-874-8477.


D7 follow up bar 2460x400FINAL.png

What do you want Denver7 to follow up on? Is there a story, topic or issue you want us to revisit? Let us know with the contact form below.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Home Nurse Accused of Abusive Behavior Toward Patient: Police Report

Nia Ayers (St. Cloud Police Department) A home health nurse in Florida…

New York Town Official Accused of Shooting Lost DoorDash Driver Seeking Directions

A public servant from a town in the Hudson Valley was taken…

28-Year-Old Mother Allegedly Killed at Adelaide Home Identified

A woman has been charged over the alleged stabbing murder of a…

Father Fatally Attacks Mother of His Child, Searches for ‘Murder Defenses’ Online: Authorities

Inset: Karl Mayberry (St. Louis City Justice Center). Background: The residence where…

Former Spin Bowler MacGill’s Downfall Following Cocaine Deal Conviction

Ex-Australian Test cricketer Stuart MacGill has been spared jail despite a “colossal…

Son Allegedly Attacks Mother with Crossbow after Dispute Over Cat, Police Report

Inset: Joseph Alexander (Benton County Jail). Background: Home in Bentonville, Arkansas, where…

Nevada Woman Sentenced for Abusing and Killing Malnourished 4-Year-Old Autistic Boy with Multiple Fractures

A Las Vegas woman received a life sentence for torturing and killing…

Karen Read Murder Trial: Trooper Indicates a Cocktail Glass May Have Been the Weapon in the Death of Boston Officer John O’Keefe

A sergeant with the Massachusetts State Police, who played a crucial role…

Judge Stuns DOJ Lawyer into Silence During Court Hearing

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in the Oval Office at the…

Parents File Lawsuit Against Crematory for Allegedly Giving Them Incorrect Ashes

Inset: Coi’seir Parham (GoFundMe). The Heaven Bound Crematory in Waldorf, Md. (WTTG/YouTube).…

Child Discovered Unclothed on Street Amid Storm, Mother Detained: Authorities

Inset: Kaneesha Williams (Shreveport Police Dept.). Background: The location where Williams’ 3-year-old…

Teenager Arrested for Concealing AK-47-Style Handgun

Staff report NEWBERRY, Fla. – Romance Lamar Bryant, Jr., 19, was arrested…