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Heath Gumm

Case from Thornton, CO dated Jan 24, 2018

Victim Details

Heath Gumm

Male

White / Caucasian

Thornton

CO

2018-01-24

32

Heath

Gumm

07/13/2026

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In the quiet residential area of Thornton, Colorado, a sequence of events tragically unfolded on the evening of January 24, 2018, leading to the death of Adams County Sheriff's Deputy Heath Gumm, a 31-year-old male. Deputies were initially dispatched to the 8700 block of Dawson Street around 7:00 p.m. following a report of an assault in progress. Upon their arrival, they encountered a male suspect who matched the description provided.

The situation escalated when the suspect fled from the ...
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  • FOX31 Denver: 2 suspects tied to original call that led to Adams County deputy killing found, released
  • 7NEWS: 1 arrested, 2 remain at large after Adams County deputy shot, killed in Thornton
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