Officers responded to the 200 block of North 6th Ave in Brighton, CO, to a report of an abandoned vehicle. Upon arrival, they located the vehicle and found a deceased woman, approximately 30 years old, with an apparent gunshot wound.  

There is no threat to the public as a person of interest has been identified and is currently in custody on unrelated charges. The woman’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The Adams County Coroner’s Office will release her name at a later time.  

This investigation remains ongoing and is still in the very early stages; no additional details will be released at this time. Anyone who witnessed this incident or has further information is requested to call our tip line at 303-655-8740.  

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