Body found burned in backyard of home in Commerce City, police say

UPDATE | July 27 — In an update posted on the morning of July 27, Commerce City Police Department detectives said they are now investigating this death as a potential suicide.

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COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — A body was found burned in the backyard of a home off Ouray Court, according to the Joanna Small, a public information officer with the Commerce City Police Department.

The body was located south of E. 120th Ave. near High Plains Parkway, according to Small. Police said they're waiting for a warrant to uncover more information.

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This is a developing story and will be updated as we learn more information.

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