Sterling Police Investigating Suspicious Death

Sterling police are investigating the death of a man inside an apartment on McGregor Road. Chief Roy Breivik says officers were called to teh scene around 4:30 this morning...






TAG: Chief Breveik went on to say that man was questioned by investigators, but did not go into further detail. The victim has not been identified. Anyone with information on this death should contact Sterling Police.

Body Found in Sterling Apt.

At approximately 4:35 am, Sterling police officers this morning responded to 435 McGregor Rd, Apt. 218 in regards to a dead body in the apartment. Upon arrival, officers did find the body of the deceased male inside the apartment. Officers were also able to contact another individual in the apartment.

Observation of the scene indicated apparent trauma to the victims head. After confirming the victim was deceased, officers secured the apartment. Detectives are obtaining a search warrant and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been contacted to provide investigative and forensic support.

At this time, the victim has not been identified. The individual contacted in the apartment was brought in for an interview. As this is an ongoing investigation, detectives and officers from the Sterling Police Department and investigators from the CBI will be processing the scene in and around the apartment, as well as interviewing residents.