2 killed in shooting behind Brighton home, police say

Brighton officers found two people who had been shot to death behind a home in the 100 block of North 7th Avenue at about 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, the police department said.

2 killed in shooting behind Brighton home, police say

Police are investigating after two people were shot to death Wednesday night in Brighton.

Brighton officers found two bodies in an alley behind a home in the 100 block of North 7th Avenue at about 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, the police department said in a news release.

Both people, who have not been publicly identified, had been shot, police said.

Witnesses told officers that they heard multiple gunshots before a dark-colored sedan fled the area, according to the release.

As of Thursday morning, no suspects had been identified and no arrests had been made. Police said the investigation is ongoing.

The Adams County Coroner’s Office will identify the victims at a later date.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call investigators at 303-655-8740.

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