DENVER (KDVR) — After two people were found dead inside the American Elm restaurant earlier this week, the office of the medical examiner has released the cause of death.
Emerall Vaughn-Dahler and Ignacio Gutierrez Morales were killed in a shooting inside the restaurant located on the corner of 38th Avenue and Raleigh Street in the West Highlands.
On Thursday, the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner confirmed Vaughn-Dahler was killed as the result of multiple gunshot wounds and her death was ruled a homicide.
FOX31 was told by Vaughn-Dahler’s husband she was the general manager of the restaurant and has a 12-year-old child.
Gutierrez Morales was killed as a result of a gunshot wound and his death was ruled a homicide.
Police are still working to gather information on what happened inside the restaurant and what led to the shooting. At this time no suspect information has been released.
A GoFundMe has been set up to support both families.
Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information. Anonymous tips can be provided by calling 720-913-7867 (STOP).