GILPIN COUNTY, CO. (THECOUNT) — Cody Allen and Shelby Allen, of Central City, Colorado, have been identified as the firefighters found dead in their residence Friday.
Cody, 29, and Shelby, 27, both Central City firefighters, were found dead in their home Friday morning.
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According to reports, the couple married two years ago and were looking forward to raising a family.
“Both Cody and Shelby’s families have been members of this community for many, many years,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
“Our hearts and prayers are with the Allen Family, Central City Fire Department Family and our community at this devastating time,” the sheriff’s office said.
Cody had been with the Central City Fire Department as a volunteer since July 2009 and was recently hired to be a full-time lieutenant. Shelby had been a volunteer firefighter since February 2016, reports KDVR.
The sheriff’s office is investigating the deaths. It did not provide details about the investigation.
A cause of death was not provided.
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Geo quick facts: Gilpin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado, smallest in land area behind only the City and County of Broomfield. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,441. The county seat is Central City – Wikipedia.