Thornton Police investigate possible arson and two deaths

Thornton Police are investigating an apparent arson Wednesday night and deaths of the home’s two occupants.Police said that just before 11:15 p.m. officers responded to reports of a structure fire in the 16300 block of Columbine Street. Upon arrival, officers and fire personnel found a 58-year-old woman and a 55-year-old man dead inside the home with apparent gunshot wounds, according to a Thornton Police news release.Fire investigators determined the fire was intentionally set, and the exact cause and circumstances remain under investigation. The fire was contained to one home and the fire scene was declared all clear by 11:59 a.m., police said.Investigators believe there was no one else inside the home at the time of the incident and there is no ongoing threat to the community.The Adams Count Coroner’s Office will determine the official cause and manner of death and release the identities of the deceased once next of kin is notified, the news release states.The post Thornton Police investigate possible arson and two deaths appeared first on Colorado Community Media.
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