Body Found In Weld County Ditch Had Gunshot Wound

GREELEY, Colo. (CBS4/AP) -- Authorities say a man whose body was found wrapped in a blue tarp in an irrigation ditch in Weld County was shot in the head.

Weld County sheriff's officials said Thursday the death of 41-year-old Joseph Peters is being investigated as a homicide.

Employees of the Farmers Reservior and Irrigation Co. found his body Wednesday near Interstate 76 and Weld County Road 12 1/2.

Sheriff's officials say Peters was last known to have been in the greater Denver area or Brighton area.

Anyone with information about Peters recent whereabouts is asked to call Detective Terie Rinne at 970-356-4015 ext. 8774 or Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

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