Mother, Toddler Son Found Dead In Rocky Mountain National Park

A woman and her 17-month-old son were found dead Friday in Rocky Mountain National Park, the Larimer County Coroner's office said. Both had gunshot wounds to their heads.

The 24-year-old woman, from Colorado Springs, died in a suicide, the coroner's office said in a statement. Her son's death has been ruled a homicide.

Park rangers were warned Friday afternoon that the woman may have been at risk of taking her own life, according to Rocky Mountain National Park officials. The rangers blocked off traffic on the east side of the park while they searched for the woman.

Her vehicle was found near Upper Beaver Meadows Road. Their bodies were found around 4:30 p.m., officials said.

If you are in crisis, or you know someone who might be, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, or text HOME to 741741.