Denver police arrest a man for investigation of murder after the death of a woman

DENVER – A man was arrested Thursday for investigation of manslaughter after a woman was found dead in a Denver apartment.

On October 20 around 10:20 PMa person called 911 to report a disturbance and possible drug-related medical emergency at an apartment along the 800 block of N. Acoma Street, Denver police said. The caller said the disturbance involved a man who was near the entrance to the apartment.

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Emergency services arrived on scene and found the man. Before he was asked first responders to “check on his friend” inside the apartment before he was transported to a hospital. Authorities entered the apartment and found Natalia Carter, 35, deceased.

The Office of the Medical Examiner determined during an autopsy that she had multiple injuries, including internal injuries, that were “consistent with significant trauma.”

On October 31, the man who was first contacted by police at the scene before being taken to the hospital was arrested for investigation of second-degree murder. He was identified as Angel Armijo, 31.

Because this is an active investigation, police have not released any other information about the homicide. The Denver District Attorney’s Office will determine the final charges.