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Infant found dead at metro area motel, prompts police investigation

Posted at 11:20 AM, Aug 29, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-29 13:49:11-04

ADAMS COUNTY -- An infant's death sparked an investigation Monday morning when police responded to a motel in the Denver metro area. 

Sheriff's deputies with the Adams County Sheriff's Office were on scene at the Primrose Motel Monday before 11 a.m. to conduct a death investigation. 

Few details were available early Monday, but police confirmed the infant was a 6-month-old girl.

Police tell Denver7 the parents of the infant are currently cooperating, but the death is being investigated -- per standard protocol -- as a homicide. 

Denver7 will continue to follow this developing story, refresh this page for updates. 

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