Deputy Sheriff Heath Gumm
Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado

End of Watch Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Bio
Age 32
Tour 5 years

Incident Details
Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender In custody

Deputy Heath Gumm was shot and killed during a foot pursuit near 88th Avenue and Dawson Street in Thorton. Deputies had responded to a disturbance call around 7:30 p.m. before becoming involved in the foot pursuit of the subject. The male subject opened fire on the deputies, fatally striking Deputy Gumm in the chest.

The subject was later apprehended, and a search continued for two additional subjects.

Deputy Gumm served with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office since 2013. He is survived by his wife and family.

Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:

Sheriff Michael McIntosh
Adams County Sheriff’s Office
332 North 19th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Phone: (303) 654-1850

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