Denver police
Coverage of Denver police in the Nexus archive.
- Denver Police make arrest in connection with North Columbine Street fatal shooting
Denver Police arrested Jacob Anglon, 29, in connection with a July 19 shooting on North Columbine Street that killed 38-year-old Marius Munyamahoro and injured another man. Anglon faces charges of first-degree murder and attempted murder, and police stated he was known to the individuals in the residence where the shooting occurred.
- One dead after being struck by oncoming traffic on I-25 near Auraria Parkway, police say
One person is dead after being struck by oncoming traffic on Interstate 25 near Auraria Parkway in Denver. The individual had exited a stalled vehicle before the incident occurred, and police reported serious injuries and traffic delays. The investigation is ongoing with no further details released.
- Passenger killed in single-vehicle crash near Denver’s Fairmount Cemetery overnight, police say
A passenger died in a single-vehicle crash near Denver’s Fairmount Cemetery overnight, with the driver arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide. The incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. Friday near E. Alameda Avenue and Fairmount Drive, and the driver, 32-year-old Andres Martnez, was later held for investigation.
- Weeks after fatal Colfax hit-and-run, Denver police make arrest
Denver police arrested Aaron Espinoza, 42, for a hit-and-run crash on July 10 that killed a pedestrian on East Colfax Avenue. Espinoza fled the scene in a white Ford SUV after striking the pedestrian, who was fatally injured. The vehicle was recovered, but the pedestrian's identity and charges against Espinoza remain undisclosed.
- Southeast Denver community grapples with aftermath of nightclub shooting
A shooting at a southeast Denver nightclub killed one person and injured eight others, prompting community response from the Struggle of Love Foundation, which organized cleanup and violence prevention outreach. Denver Police are investigating, suggesting two groups may have been involved but denying gang motivation. Community members express frustration with nightclub-related issues in the area.
- 4 wounded in 2 separate double shootings in Denver
Four people were wounded in two separate double shootings in Denver on Sunday. The first incident occurred on E. 12th Avenue in the East Colfax neighborhood, and the second took place on Columbine Street in Congress Park. No arrests have been made, and suspect information remains unavailable.
- One dead after Globeville shooting; no arrests made, per Denver Police
One person is dead after a shooting in Denver's Globeville neighborhood, according to Denver police. No arrests have been made, and authorities are asking for public assistance in the investigation.
- Man dies after being shot in Denver's Green Valley Ranch neighborhood; no arrests made
A man was shot and killed in Denver's Green Valley Ranch neighborhood on Friday evening. Police confirmed the incident occurred near 48th and Argonne Street, with no arrests made as of 8 p.m. The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital, and the investigation remains ongoing.
- Investigation underway after man dies in Denver police custody
A man died while in Denver police custody, prompting an investigation. The incident began with a 911 call reporting a fight in the 2100 block of East Colfax, where a caller reported a man in his underwear was attempting to carjack him.
- Denver Police arrested two middle-school-aged kids for a car-theft-related murder
Denver Police arrested a 12-year-old and a 14-year-old for allegedly fatally shooting a man who tried to stop them from stealing his car on June 30. The suspects are also linked to a separate shooting earlier that night and are under investigation for a June 24 homicide. They were arrested after evading police in a stolen vehicle.
- Man arrested after wife found dead following welfare check: Police
Denver police arrested a man in connection to a death investigation after his wife was found dead during a welfare check. The incident occurred following a welfare check that led to the discovery of the wife's body.
- Man dies after violent downtown Denver assault; suspect arrested minutes later
A man died in downtown Denver after being violently attacked with a large rock, and suspect Edgardo Jimenez-Alvarad was arrested minutes later. The assault occurred near the intersection of Larimer Street and Speer Boulevard, where police found the victim unconscious before he was pronounced dead at the hospital. Jimenez-Alvarad faces first-degree murder charges.
- Police investigating Colfax crash involving pedestrian
Denver police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian on Colfax that occurred on Friday morning. The incident is under investigation.
- Do you recognize this victim? Police looking for information on deadly Denver shooting
Denver police are seeking information about a deadly shooting that occurred on Wednesday evening. The incident remains under investigation, and authorities are asking the public for assistance in identifying the victim.
- Denver police shoots man reported to be harassing people with knife
A Denver police officer shot a man in north Denver after reports indicated he was harassing people with a knife. The incident occurred following calls to police about the man's alleged behavior.
- Denver police shoot, wound suspect in Globeville neighborhood
Denver police shot and wounded a suspect in the Globeville neighborhood. The suspect was transported to the hospital in unknown condition, and no officers were injured. The incident occurred at the 700 block of E. 51st Avenue.
- Police investigate shootings at Benedict Fountain Park and Park Avenue West
Denver Police are investigating two recent shootings: one at Benedict Fountain Park where a suspect fled on a bike, resulting in one hospitalization, and another on Park Avenue West with a non-life-threatening injury. Both incidents occurred within a mile of each other, with the first investigated on July 1, 2026, and the second the prior night.
- Arrest made in fatal Easter Sunday shooting at Russell Square Park
Denver Police have arrested an individual nearly three months after the fatal shooting death of 18-year-old Pharrow Ware at Russell Square Park on Easter Sunday.
- One killed in overnight shooting in Denver's Montbello neighborhood
A man was killed in an overnight shooting in Denver's Montbello neighborhood on Wednesday. He was taken to the hospital but later died, and police are investigating the incident as a homicide. Authorities are seeking information about the suspect.
- Suspected drunken driver hits 3 women, drags 1 half a block: Denver police
A suspected drunken driver hit three women in Denver's downtown LoDo neighborhood, dragging one of them half a block. The incident occurred early Sunday morning, with new details emerging about the crash.
- Girl shot overnight in Capitol Hill: Police
A girl was shot early Tuesday morning in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, according to Denver police.
- Denver taps emergency funds to pay growing settlements in police excessive force cases
Denver is using $3 million from its contingency fund to cover unexpected legal settlements related to police excessive force and civil rights cases, particularly those from the 2020 protests. The city's emergency savings account has dropped to $30.5 million after the transfer, and the mayor's 2027 budget faces financial challenges with flat revenue and rising costs.