Tag: Child Death
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Denver man suspected of killing toddler was ‘unhinged’
A man arrested on suspicion of killing a toddler in southwest Denver was described as “aggressive” and “unhinged” by others living in the household, according to police. Nicolas Stout, 38, faces charges of first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death after Denver police arrested him Sunday afternoon in connection with the death of the…
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Lakewood police arrest two suspects in connection to infant death
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The Lakewood Police Department arrested two suspects this week in connection to the death of a two-month-old child earlier this year. Police arrested 31-year-old Lisa Marie Johnson and her boyfriend, 33-year-old Alexander Avila after the Jefferson County Coroner’s Officer determined that two-month-old Ezra Johnson — Lisa Marie Johnson’s son — died due to methamphetamine toxicity, according to a…
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Child dies after being hit by truck in parking lot in Commerce City
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A child has died after a traffic accident in Commerce City Thursday night, police said. Commerce City Police sent out a news release about officers investigating a fatal traffic accident that happened in the 7700 block of Highway 2. Commander Dennis Flynn said the accident occurred around 7:30 p.m. He said the driver of a…
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5-year-old killed in Aurora apartment fire identified as Abner ‘Choco’ Salmeron Jr.
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The 5-year-old boy who was killed Monday after his apartment complex was set on fire has been identified by his family as Abner “Choco” Salmeron Jr. Salmeron was the only fatality in the fire that injured eight people and displaced 31, according to the Aurora Fire Rescue. After sparking at around 1 a.m. Monday, the…
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Woman arrested after boy dies in Aurora apartment fire
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A 5-year-old boy was killed and eight other people were injured early Monday after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in Aurora. The fire started shortly after 1 a.m. at the Bella Terra Apartment Homes at 15320 E. Evans Ave., according to Aurora…
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Colorado office to review child deaths independently from state
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Office of Child Protection Ombudsman has launched an independent process for reviewing child deaths caused by abuse and neglect, adding to the state’s existing process, the office announced Thursday. This new review process aims to fill gaps in the state’s process through a multidisciplinary…
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10-year-old girl dies from plague in La Plata County; state’s first since 2015
A 10-year-old girl in La Plata County died from the plague last week, making her Colorado’s first plague death in six years, according to San Juan Basin Public Health. The department said it was notified of the plague case on Wednesday but waited to confirm the cause of death after an investigation with the Colorado…
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Mother pleads guilty to child abuse after 7-year-old fatally shot 3-year-old in Westminster
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Michaela Harman pleaded guilty to felony child abuse Tuesday after her 7-year-old son fatally shot her 3-year-old daughter last year while the two children were in Harman’s care. Police said the children were playing “swords”…
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Craig mother arrested after 1-year-old daughter dies from cold weather
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A mother was arrested Friday after her 1-year-old daughter died from exposure to cold weather in March, the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office said. Craig resident Kaylee Messerly, 36, was arrested on charges of child abuse resulting in death and child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury. Deputies said the incident happened on the morning of…