UPDATED: Laramie Police Identify Suspect in Local Murder

Tony Webster
By Staff

UPDATE – The Laramie Police Department has identified the suspect in the death of Clint J. Gartman.

The investigation is still continuing, and additional information will be released after charges have been filed with the County Attorney’s Office.

The Laramie Police Department would like to thank the community for the information and tips that they provided in this case. They would also like to thank the Albany County Sheriff’s Office deputies who provided assistance and support throughout the investigation.

Police in Laramie are investigating the weekend beating death of a 59-year-old man.

Lt. Gwen Smith says police responded to a reported assault shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday. Witnesses said a man wearing a hooded sweat shirt was seen leaving the area just before the victim was discovered.

Smith says Clint J. Gartman of Laramie died of his injuries at Ivinson Memorial Hospital.

Smith says police are not releasing any more information because of the active investigation.