17th Judicial DA

17th Judicial District Attorney's Office Files First-Degree Murder Charge Against Daniel Ramirez Ayala


June 5, 2025

Brighton, CO – The District Attorney’s Office announced today the filing of a First-Degree Murder charge against Daniel Ramirez Ayala, 20, related to a fatal shooting of a victim in the 7000 Block of Gilpin Street in Adams County on June 1, 2025. 

Ramirez Ayala is charged with: 

  • First-Degree Murder (F1)
Case number 2025CR001543 was filed in Adams County District Court. Ramirez Ayala's next court appearance is on July 18, 2025, at 8:30am. 

The filing of a criminal charge is merely a formal accusation that an individual(s) committed offense(s) under Colorado laws. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. See Colo RPC 3.6. 
 
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District Attorney Mason assumed the oath of office on January 12, 2021. The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office endeavors to seek justice on behalf of the citizens of Adams and Broomfield counties in felony and misdemeanor cases. DA Mason and his staff are dedicated to transforming the criminal justice system to better serve the citizens of the 17th Judicial District.

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