One adult male was found in the street with a gunshot wound to his head
WESTMINSTER, COLO. (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) – On July 20, 2026, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Adams County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of Elmwood Lane and Westchester Drive on a report of a man in the street suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Deputies arrived and found a 21-year-old man in the roadway with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the head. He was immediately transported to a local hospital by fire and EMS personnel for treatment.
During the investigation, deputies learned that a dark-colored SUV was seen leaving the area at a high rate of speed.
Deputies and detectives are continuing to investigate what led to the shooting and are working to identify the suspect or suspects involved.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call 911 or non-emergency dispatch at 303-288-1535.