The Denver Police Department has confirmed the arrest of 36-year-old Ashley Patterson in connection with a recent homicide on North Orleans Street. According to the Denver Police Department, the incident occurred early on Monday, when officers responded to reports of a shooting at around midnight.
In their response to the scene, police discovered an adult female with gunshot wounds, who was quickly transported to a local hospital. Tragically, she was pronounced dead upon arrival. The investigation revealed there had been an altercation that night between Patterson and the victim, who police say knew each other, and that this may not have been the first instance of conflict between the two individuals.
Further evidence led to Patterson being identified as the suspect. On the following day, September 2, she was taken into custody and is currently held for Investigation of First-Degree Murder. Details of the investigation remain preliminary, and the Denver Police underline that the charges against Patterson have not yet been finalized, stating that “a suspect is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty,” as per the Denver Police Department…