Just one suspect in death of deputy

BRIGHTON, Colo. — Two men who were nearby when a Colorado deputy sheriff was shot and killed were interviewed and released before a suspect in the slaying made his first court appearance Friday.

Adams County Judge Patrick Murphy gave prosecutors until Wednesday to file charges against 22-year-old Dreion Martise Dearing, who was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder of a peace officer and second-degree burglary.

Dearing's hands were cuffed in front of him Friday and a chain was wrapped around his waist during his initial court appearance after the killing of 31-year-old Deputy Heath Gumm.

Det. Sgt. Susan Gomes said investigators came to the conclusion after six weeks of investigation but that there are no suspects.

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Friday, Gomes said the two were found hanging by belts from a railing that surrounds their indoor pool and were in a semi-seated position on the pool deck. through 12 tumultuous years, is stepping down as its president.

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