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Victim identified in domestic violence-related murder suicide

Clarissa Ford, 33, was killed by a man who then took his own life, at an apartment in the 300 block of 24th Street, near Park Avenue West and Court Place.

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DENVER — A woman who police said was killed by a man, who then took his own life, has been identified as 33-year-old Clarissa Ford.

Police said Ford was the victim of a murder suicide.

According to a tweet from the Denver Police Department (DPD), two people were found dead in the 300 block of 24th Street on Sept. 4. That’s near Park Avenue West and Court Place.

#DPD Officers on scene in the 300 block of 24th Street on a death investigation, 2 parties are deceased. Investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers 720.913.STOP (7867) pic.twitter.com/xAcAmCtNH6
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) September 5, 2020

A DPD spokesperson said they were called to the apartment and found the bodies at around 6 p.m. DPD has not said who placed the call or what the call was in reference to.

Police said they are not looking for anyone else associated in the case.

Reference the death investigation on 24th St., this incident appears to be a domestic violence-related murder/suicide. The victim, an adult female, and the suspect, an adult male, were found deceased inside the residence. Investigators are not looking for any additional suspect
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) September 5, 2020

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