Crime & Safety

3, Possibly Homeless, Found Dead In Denver Near I-25

Police found three adults, potentially homeless, dead by E. Ohio Avenue and S. Broadway.

DENVER, CO — Three people were found dead Thursday afternoon near S. Broadway and E. Ohio Avenue in Denver, according to reports. Police were initially taking on a death investigation, but it has now been transferred to homicide.

Denver Police Division Chief Joe Montoya said the deaths were "suspicious in nature," Denver7 reports. All three suspects are believed to be adults.

In a separate case, possibly connected, police arrested 20-year-old Kyle Cuffe on suspicion of a stabbing assault about 500 feet from where the three people were found dead. That victim ins in an area hospital in critical condition as of Thursday afternoon, according to Denver7.

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The outlet reported an area business employee said he saw saw what looked like three people setting up camp in the area Tuesday.

Police are looking for surveillance video in their investigation. Anybody with information, especially about anything suspicious in the area between Wednesday night and 11 a.m. Thursday, to submit the tip by calling 720-913-STOP.

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