In Adams County, Denver, Colorado, four men were found dead in a home on Tuesday, November 21, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
The discovery was made following a call about a possible gunshot victim, leading deputies to the home in the area of 84th Avenue and Franklin Drive.
Upon arrival, deputies were required to force entry into the house where they found the four men, all dead, with apparent gunshot wounds. The circumstances surrounding the deaths were not immediately clear, and the timing of the incident remains under investigation. The Sheriff’s Office indicated that the incident might have taken place over the past few days.
A family member, concerned for the welfare of an individual in the house called 911 leading to the discovery. The Sheriff’s Office has suggested that one of the deceased, a man in his 40s or 50s, may have died by suicide. They also noted that at least two of the victims may have been related, hinting at a possible family dispute as a contributing factor.
Three of the victims are believed to be in their 70s or 80s, and the fourth, the suspected shooter, in his 40s or 50s.
The incident in Adams County occurred a day after another violent event in Denver, where a property dispute led to three fatalities in a rural area southwest of Denver.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the case and has reassured the public that there is no ongoing threat. They classified the incident as an isolated incident.
