BERTHOUD, Colo. — The Larimer County Sheriff's Office said it is investigating a "suspicious" death in Berthoud.
Deputies were called out to a home in the 500 block of First Street around 11:20 p.m. on April 28. There, they found a resident deceased.
The sheriff's office initially only identified the resident as a 49-year-old woman. On May 6, the Larimer County Coroner's Office confirmed her identity as Jennifer Lynn James of Berthoud. They added that she was in her home when she was struck by a bullet and died at the scene. Her manner of death has been ruled a homicide.
No other injuries have been reported.
On May 5, the sheriff's office said it had identified Ebenezer Worku, of Denver, as a suspect. He was arrested on May 1 on a charge of first-degree murder and issued a $1.25 million cash-only bond.
Anyone with information is asked to call Investigator Bryce Hinrichs at 970-498-5542. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling the Crime Stoppers of Larimer County at 970-221-6868.
A verified GoFundMe has been created to support the woman's family.
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