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2 men found dead near Mt. Lindo Cemetery identified

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation in the 5900 block of South Turkey Creek Road near Mt. Lindo Cemetery.

MORRISON, Colo. —

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation after the bodies of two men with gunshot wounds were found near Mt. Lindo Cemetery Tuesday morning. 

The two victims have since been identified at Ryan Rees, 22, and Tyler Swindler, 19.

Details about the investigation were not immediately available. The Sheriff's Office said there is not a danger to the public and that investigators determined that there is no third party involved.

A spokesperson for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said he didn't know if there was an outstanding suspect. 

The Sheriff's Office also said the investigation is still active and ongoing. 

The men were found by people who were on a walk in the area.

The cemetery was closed during the investigation.

Mt. Lindo Cemetery is owned by Olinger and is on top of Mt. Lindo. It is recognizable due to the illuminated cross on the east side of the mountain.  

It is located in the 5900 block of South Turkey Creek Road off US 285. 

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