Both the adult and the baby are expected to survive; its unclear if the babys parents were among the dead. One of the adults survived, but five died from what investigators believe was cocaine laced with fentanyl. The Associated Press contributed to this story. "They were awesome people," the man said. Cora is currently in the hospital but doesnt remember what happened, according to her family. They first received a report about five unconscious adults inside a home in the 14400 block of 104th Avenue. Approximately half of the 1,581 Colorado drug overdose deaths last year that have been recorded thus far involved fentanyl, the provisional data shows. When you distribute drugs and it results in someones death and you are, essentially, on notice that you could be doing this, its not the same as when you distribute drugs and someone is feeding their addiction, he said, adding that he does not want to see increased criminal penalties for people suffering from addiction. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The other adult who was transported "appears to be lucid. Gazette reporters Erin Prater and Chhun Sun and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Access all of our premium content, get unlimited digital access and more! + Union Station Changes + No Trash, Larimer Square's Crumbling + 13 City Council Seats, 41+ Candidates, National Guard For Space + Gas Prices Down + Englewood Affordability, Live Music & Great Food at SUPERMARKET NIGHTS VOL2 - Promo Code CHOICE20. She pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 18 years in prison. The DAs office is continuing to work with the Commerce City Police Department and the North Metro Drug Task Force on early investigations. Some who knew the victims tell CBS4 the victims died of fentanyl, and a child was inside the home at the time. The Drug Enforcement Administration has joined the investigation alongside Commerce City police and the 17th Judicial District Attorneys Office. Slow and shallow breathing ft. apartment is a 2 bed, 1.5 bath unit. Phil Washington Going To D.C.? 02 Mar 2023 08:41:10 Another pending case is that of a 21-year-old Boulder County man who was charged with manslaughter in December after authorities there said he sold pills laced with fentanyl that resulted in a womans fatal overdose, Boulders Daily Camera newspaper reported. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid considered 10 times more deadly than heroin, has resulted in a surge of deaths in Colorado and is now the leading cause of fatal overdoses in the state. Comments are open to Gazette subscribers only. Officers and medical personnel from the South Adams County Fire Department responded to the apartment complex in the 14400 block of East 104th Avenue around 3:45 p.m. on a report of several unconscious people, according to a news release from the Commerce City Police Department. A sixth adult and a 4-month-old child survived. Nor can we then go warn the other people who may have gotten drugs from that dealer to make sure that they dont make the same tragic mistake.. Police tape is stretched out Monday at an apartment building at 14480 E. 104th Ave. in Commerce City, where five people were found dead Sunday night. "If it was drugs, no one was able to get to a phone and call 911 for a medical emergency, so it happened pretty quickly," Nichols said. And quite honestly, the drug cartels know that when they are distributing these drugs.. Nine months after finding the five people dead inside apartment 307, Celina, Cora, and Sam's older sister died of an overdose. Domenico Gigante, 36, faces four . The cause of their deaths was not known, but they did not appear to be victims of violence, police said. by: Dara Bitler. Nichols said an unknown substance was found inside the unit, and hazmat teams would need to sweep it before officers could enter again. We want to get to the bottom of what happened, but it is very challenging to build a criminal case with these types of cases, Mason said. The victims that have been identified by family and friends are Karina Rodriguez, Sam Marquez and Humberto Arroyo. The friend did talk on the condition of anonymity. The decriminalization was touted as a stride for justice reform. It was in fact a free pass for career drug dealers. They didnt have the ability to help each other. A sixth adult and a 4-month-old child survived. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said Monday that the deaths in Commerce City show prosecutors and investigators need more resources in order to better address surging fentanyl use. 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Typically, the charge of distributing drugs resulting in death is easier to prove in court than a murder count, he said, though the specific elements and penalties would depend on how changes to the law are written. COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (KDVR) The Commerce City Police Department is issuing a stern warning after five people were found dead inside an apartment on Sunday afternoon. An S-300 missile struck a five-story apartment building in the city. Living at Kimberly Court can seem like living in the most convenient location in Boulder. COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4) - The names of the five people who were found dead in a Commerce City apartment building after suspected drug use have been released. She pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 18 years in prison. A woman threw a house party with 65 men she matched with on Tinder and Hinge and connected with the man she's been dating for a year. Feds sue water company for rupture damaging Rocky Mountain National Park -- again, Family gets unexpected bill after Kaiser Permanente Colorado software error that resulted in refunds to thousands, Skygazers will have a great view Wednesday of two planets that look like they are almost touching. He and Mason in December called for harsher penalties for people who sell fentanyl, and Weiser reiterated that stance, calling on lawmakers to create either a new charge or a sentence enhancer for people who sell drugs that result in the customers death. When buying cowboy boots, there are a few aspects to consider, such as how far up they go on your legs and their design. Their bodies were on the floor near a mirror with lines of drugs arranged on it, he said. Five people were found dead Sunday night at an apartment at North Range Crossings. The names and ages of all the victims were not immediately available. Rodriguez and Marquez were the babys parents. These folks dropped to the ground almost instantly after taking the drug. Its a terrifying public health, public safety crisis.. He and Mason in December called for harsher penalties for people who sell fentanyl, and Weiser reiterated that stance, calling on lawmakers to create either a new charge or a sentence enhancer for people who sell drugs that result in the customers death. Typically, the charge of distributing drugs resulting in death is easier to prove in court than a murder count, he said, though the specific elements and penalties would depend on how changes to the law are written. Its part of their business model., A release from the Commerce City Police Department says narcotics that detectives recovered in the apartment had a presumptive positive test result for the presence of fentanyl.. Colorados age-adjusted rate of fentanyl overdoses has increased fivefold from the rate of 1.7 per 100,000 people recorded in 2018 to 9.29 in 2020. Five people were found dead in a Colorado apartment on Sunday, and police suspect drugs were involved. Olivia Prentzel is a general assignment writer for The Colorado Sun. District Attorney: 5 Deaths At Commerce City Apartment Were Fentanyl Related. The scene was like a mass homicide scene. 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COMMERCE CITY, Colo. The five people found dead in an apartment Sunday afternoon from suspected fentanyl overdoses have been identified. Denver residents can request fentanyl testing strips and naloxone from the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment via an online form. 5 people found dead Commerce City, Credit: KDVR. Pale, blue or cold skin. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. A Detroit family says their dog helped save their baby in a fire. 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