Crime Watch: Public Help is Requested in Commerce City Corral Fire, up to 12 Horses Killed

Tribute to Dijoun Quinn of Commerce City... There is now a $2500 reward posted by the Commerce City

A Shooting Claims the life of 18 year old Dijoun Quinn... COMMERCE CITY - The Commerce City Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 6500 block of Holly St. Officers responded to a report of shots being fired in the area. When they arrived they found a male lying on the ground. It appears that an 18 year old male was walking southbound on Holly St when he was shot multiple times. The male was transported to the hospital but did not survive his injuries. Commerce City police identified the 18-year-old as Dijoun Quinn, a recent graduate of Adams City High School who had enlisted in the Army. Quinn's Grandfather says his grandson didn't have any enemies and was not in a gang. There is no suspect information available at this time, and investigators are encouraging anyone with information to contact Detective Bryan VanderMeer at 303-289-3629 or the Commerce City Tip Line at 303-289-3626. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes available.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Public Help is Requested in Commerce City Corral Fire, up to 12 Horses Killed

COMMERCE CITY ― South Adams County Fire Department continues to investigate the fire that occurred in the 8400 block of Uinta on May 9, 2010, at about 3:15 p.m. The Colorado Bureau of Investigations arson investigator is assisting. A K-9 trained in the detection of accelerants was utilized and it is believed that an accelerant was present.

There are twelve (12) horses, several chickens, and at least one goat that have been found dead in the burned structures.

Several possible witnesses have been located and are being interviewed. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Commerce City Police Department at 303-289-3626.

Eleven years ago, this location was a scene of a triple murder involving gambling, cock fighting and drugs. This information has not been ruled out as a possible motive.