Fort Collins PD Investigating Suspicious Death Ruled A Homicide

Detectives with Fort Collins Police are investigating a suspicious death that has been since ruled a homicide.

On Monday night (July 5) at about 7:30 p.m., Fort Collins Police officers responded to the report of a deceased man. As per a press release from the City of Fort Collins, a caller reported finding a man's body under a bridge in the 4600 block of Mason Street near the South Transit Center. Due to the victim's condition, police initially began investigating the incident as a suspicious death.

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By Tuesday, July 6, the Larimer County Coroner officially ruled the manner of death in this incident as a homicide. As per the press release, the Coroner’s Office will release more details, including the victim's identity, at a later date.

“We won't stop until we find out what happened to this man,” said FCPS Chief Jeff Swoboda. “I urge anyone who may have been traveling near that area on July 4 or 5 to contact detectives about any people or unusual activity you saw. Your tip may be our best lead.”

A suspect in connection to this incident has yet to be identified.

Should you have information regarding this incident and haven't already spoken to police, you are asked to contact Detective Julia Chenoweth with Fort Collins Police Services at 970-416-2645. However, those who want to leave a tip but would prefer to remain anonymous can also contact Crime Stoppers of Larimer County at 970-221-6868.

Anyone who provides information leading to the identification and arrest of a suspect in this case may be eligible for a cash reward, according to the press release.