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Heath Gumm

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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  • FOX31 Denver: 2 suspects tied to original call that led to Adams County deputy killing found, released
  • Colorado Police Officers Foundation
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    Victim Details

    Heath Gumm

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Thornton

    CO

    2018-01-24

    32

    Heath

    Gumm

    11/14/2025

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