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Deputy Heath Gumm, 31, was killed Wednesday while chasing down a suspect in Thornton. He had been with the department since 2012.
Courtesy of Adams County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Heath GummHe is the second law enforcement officer who has died while on duty this year. The first was Douglas County Sheriff Office’s Deputy Zack Parrish.
Here’s what you need to know if you want to help the family:
- The Adams County Sheriff’s Office asks for all financial donations to be made through the . The Colorado Police Officers’ Foundation is also for the family.
- In lieu of flowers, Gumm’s family has asked that donations go to the .
- Details on funeral arrangements have not been released yet
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