LPD Make Arrest Following Homicide Investigation-March 25, 2020

The Lamar Police Department, Prowers County Sheriff’s Office and the 15^th Judicial District Attorney’s Office thoroughly investigated the recent homicide which occurred on March 23, 2020.

Continuous and diligent investigative efforts lead to officers being able to identify a male suspect and obtaining an arrest warrant for the individual.

The individual was arrested and transported to the Prowers County Jail where he is being held on no bond on a charge of 2^nd degree murder.

The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law and any criminal charge at this point is a mere accusation.

Officers continue to follow-up on additional information pertaining to the case. Additional details involving the case will be released as information becomes available.