Crime
Shooter found dead after active shooter incident in Evergreen
Authorities are responding to an active shooter incident reported in the 32000 block of Ellingwood Trail in Evergreen, Colorado, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO).
Law enforcement officials confirmed that the suspected gunman was located deceased at the scene after sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Deputies secured the area as part of an ongoing response and investigation.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding potential victims, including whether anyone was injured or killed during the incident.
Sheriff’s spokesperson Jenny Kelley stated that victim details — including the total number of individuals affected — were not immediately available.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has established a media staging area at the RTD lot near Bergen Parkway and Evergreen Parkway while investigators continue their work.
Authorities are actively processing the scene and gathering evidence to determine the sequence of events that led to the shooting.
Additional updates are expected as more verified information becomes available.
Crime
Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton charged with the murder in stabbing of her boyfriend Darius Montreal Boglin
A 43-year-old woman from Bessemer has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend earlier this month, according to authorities.
Court records show Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, 43, is charged with the murder of Darius Montreal Boglin, 45.
Carlton was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on March 5 and is currently being held without bond.
Officers with the Bessemer Police Department were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to the 3100 block of Avenue B following reports of a stabbing.
According to Detective Justin Burmeister, responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered Boglin suffering from a stab wound in a driveway.
Emergency responders attempted to assess his condition, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Authorities said Carlton was still present at the location when officers arrived and was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators confirmed that Carlton and Boglin were involved in a dating relationship.
Charging documents allege that the fatal incident occurred during an altercation when Boglin allegedly grabbed Carlton from behind, at which point she stabbed him, resulting in his death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Bessemer Police Department at 205-425-2411 or 205-481-4366. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s tip line at 205-428-3541, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.