A Westminster man who already was in police custody on suspicion of vandalism was identified as a suspect in the death of a homeless man found outside the Westminster public library earlier this week, authorities said.
Evidence found at the scene, on the 8200 block of 13th Street, led investigators to identify James Metcalf, 54, as the suspect in the Monday attack, Cmdr. Andy Stowers said Wednesday, June 4.
The victim’s identity had not been released by authorities as of Wednesday, pending notification of his relatives.
Police did not specify what evidence investigators found or how it tied Metcalf to the homicide. The Westminster man was taken into custody earlier in the day near the area where the body was found, Stowers said.
It was believed the victim died several hours before his body was discovered, Stowers said.
What types of injuries the victim suffered and whether a weapon was involved was not disclosed by Westminster police.