Court date set for suspect in Colorado deputy’s death

DENVER — The suspected gunman in the death of a Colorado sheriff’s deputy is scheduled to appear in court as police continue searching for two other men who were nearby at the time of the shooting.

The Adams County Sheriff refused to release the suspected gunman’s name or photo Thursday.

According to court records, though, 22-year-old Dreion Martise Dearing is being held in the county jail on suspicion of homicide of a peace officer and second-degree burglary. It’s not clear if he has an attorney.

Dearing is expected to make a first court appearance Friday.

The sheriff’s office has said Deputy Heath Gumm was shot after deputies were called to an “assault in progress.”