Woman shot dead in Highlands Ranch identified

Officials have identified the woman shot dead and found in a retail complex parking lot in Highlands Ranch on Saturday.

Jamie Sullivan, 49, was found near Park Central Drive and Lucent Boulevard, according to The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. They identified her as a “victim.”

Later on Saturday, the sheriff’s office announced that the suspect who shot Sullivan had also been found dead. He apparently took his own life, investigators say.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office believes Art Valentine, 55, is the suspect who shot Sullivan.

Sullivan and Valentine were known by each other, Capt. Darren Weekly said on Saturday. Police are still investigating.

Those with information related to Sullivan’s killing are asked to call the sheriff’s office at 303-660-7500.