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Woman found dead in Englewood alleyway with gunshot wound

Arapahoe County Coroners’ Office rules death a homicide

Elisabeth Slay
ESlay@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Posted 9/13/23

Suany Melgar Almendarez, 41, was found dead in an alleyway in Englewood Sept. 11.

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Woman found dead in Englewood alleyway with gunshot wound

Arapahoe County Coroners’ Office rules death a homicide

Police are investigating a murder in Englewood.

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Posted Wednesday, September 13, 2023 12:40 pm

Elisabeth Slay
ESlay@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Suany Melgar Almendarez, 41, was found dead in an alleyway in Englewood Sept. 11.

A press release from the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy was performed on Almendarez, who had a gunshot wound to the head.

Her death has been ruled a homicide.

The Englewoood Police Department is leading the investigation. The department is not releasing any further details at this time.

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Englewood Police Department, Arapahoe County Coroner's Office

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