Female juvenile suspect in custody for alleged connection to homicide in Brighton
The Brighton Police Department says a female juvenile suspect is in custody after shooting and killing a man.
Officers say on Tuesday, a report was made of a well-being check of a man who had not been heard from in several days.
Responding officers observed a person inside the residence who was unresponsive. Officers made entry and the male was found to be deceased with apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was later identified as 44-year-old Joseph Johnson.
Through an investigation, authorities identified the suspect as a 15-year-old female as she was taken into custody on Tuesday around 1 p.m. in Castle Rock.
The case will be filed with the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office where the final decision of formal
charges will be determined.
