ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. — A Denver sheriff's deputy died in what the Adams County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) described as a murder-suicide.
The Denver Sheriff Department confirmed that Deputy Latasha Betterly-Byrd passed away Tuesday.
About 9:45 a.m. Monday, deputies were called to a home in the 1300 block of West 67th Avenue on a report of a dead man, ACSO said. The location is about a mile north of Interstate 76 and a little bit east of Pecos Street.
Deputies found the man dead from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, deputies said. During their search of the home, deputies also found a woman dead who had been shot multiple times, according to ACSO.
Denver Sheriff Elias Diggins released the following statement:
“We can confirm with heavy hearts that Denver Deputy Latasha Betterly-Byrd passed away earlier today. Deputy Betterly-Byrd graduated from our Academy in November 2021 and was an outstanding and promising new deputy, assigned to the Downtown Detention Center. This is a very difficult time for her immediate family and Department family as well. We ask that you keep everyone who cares for her in your thoughts and prayers.”
Detectives said they are continuing to talk with neighbors and others to find out what led up to the shooting.
The man's name will be released by the Adams County coroner after next of kin are notified.
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