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This is a list of Denver homicide news from 2017. We have indexed 167 articles written that concerned homicide in 2017.

Man shot, killed outside Denver strip club
Published December 31, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Valverde
Colorado roadway deaths in 2017 surpass 2016 total, which saw the most in over a decade
Published December 26, 2017
and filed under traffic accident, homicide
18-year-old woman identified as pedestrian killed in Denver hit-and-run
Published December 23, 2017
and filed under hit and run, homicide
in Washington Virginia Vale, Virginia Village, Indian Creek
Man gets life in prison plus 128 years for Denver house-party shooting that killed 1, hurt 3 others
Published December 23, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Northeast Park Hill
Man, 25, arrested as suspect in Denver shooting death of teenaged girl
Published December 22, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Death of woman in northeast Denver a homicide, police say
Published December 21, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Pedestrian dies Thursday in southeast Denver hit-and-run
Published December 21, 2017
and filed under hit and run, homicide
in Washington Virginia Vale, Virginia Village, Indian Creek
Urban killings rise in clusters as many areas grow safer
Published December 20, 2017
and filed under homicide
Man killed in Denver funeral home parking lot posed mortal threat to police, appeals court rules
Published December 18, 2017
and filed under homicide
Teen sentenced to youth corrections for murder of Denver chef
Published December 7, 2017
and filed under homicide
Crip gang member convicted in 2015 murder at Denver house party
Published December 5, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Baker
Man charged in shooting death of teen in McDonald's parking lot
Published November 30, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Athmar Park
Denver man beaten to death at private prison in Colorado Springs
Published November 28, 2017
and filed under homicide
Teenager fatally shot in McDonald's parking lot in west Denver identified
Published November 27, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Athmar Park
Fatal shooting victim, whose body was found in Denver alleyway, identified
Published November 27, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Sunnyside
Juvenile killed in Saturday morning homicide in Athmar Park neighborhood
Published November 25, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Athmar Park
Thanksgiving night death in Mar Lee neighborhood being investigated as a homicide
Published November 24, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Mar Lee
Police seek public's help in investigation of fatal shooting in northeast Denver
Published November 20, 2017
and filed under homicide, assault, serious assault
in Northeast Park Hill
Person fatally shot in northeast Denver identified as a teenager
Published November 17, 2017
and filed under homicide, assault, serious assault
in Northeast Park Hill
One dead, one wounded in northeast Denver shooting
Published November 16, 2017
and filed under homicide, assault, serious assault
in Northeast Park Hill
Denver man charged with murder after allegedly shooting man following argument
Published November 16, 2017
and filed under homicide
in South Park Hill
Denver finalizes $4.65 million settlement for family of inmate killed in 2015 by sheriff’s deputies
Published November 13, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Civic Center
Coroner identifies suspected Denver bank robber shot by officer
Published November 13, 2017
and filed under robbery, bank robbery, homicide
in CBD
Denver police officer shoots man accused of robbing a bank on the 16th Street Mall; suspect dies at hospital
Published November 10, 2017
and filed under robbery, bank robbery, homicide
in CBD
Off-duty Denver police officer shoots suspected intruder at Littleton home; suspect dies
Published November 10, 2017
and filed under homicide
Denver police arrest suspect in Monday murder
Published November 9, 2017
and filed under homicide
in South Park Hill
Denver newborn girl was suffocated on day of birth by her 16-year-old mother, police say
Published November 8, 2017
and filed under homicide
in DIA
Formal charges filed against seven accused in September shooting death in Denver
Published November 7, 2017
and filed under homicide, robbery
in Overland
Seven suspects arrested in shooting death of Denver man inside his home
Published November 6, 2017
and filed under homicide, robbery
in Overland
Police investigate possible homicide in northeast Denver
Published November 6, 2017
and filed under homicide
in South Park Hill
Denver man pleads guilty to two 2015 murders
Published October 30, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Northeast Park Hill
One of two teens charged in killing Blackbird chef pleads guilty
Published October 26, 2017
and filed under homicide
Denver police investigate homicide after man found beaten near Cherry Creek trail dies
Published October 5, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Cherry Creek
Denver man who shot teens as they stole his marijuana sentenced to 80 years in prison
Published October 4, 2017
and filed under homicide, assault, drug and alcohol crime
in Whittier
Man found in Cherry Creek dies at hospital
Published October 4, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Cherry Creek
Denver DA launches grand jury probe into Marvin Booker's jail death at the hands of deputies
Published September 28, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Civic Center
Man fatally shot in Denver identified by coroner's office
Published September 27, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Overland
Police investigate fatal shooting in Denver on Monday night
Published September 25, 2017
and filed under homicide, robbery
in Overland
20-year-old charged with vehicular homicide in Denver hit-and-run that killed Uber passenger
Published September 21, 2017
and filed under traffic accident, vehicular homicide, homicide
in Cheesman Park
Denver police identify 20-year-old man as suspect in fatal crash
Published September 18, 2017
and filed under traffic accident, vehicular homicide, homicide
in Cheesman Park
One dead, one in custody after two-vehicle crash in Denver
Published September 17, 2017
and filed under traffic accident, vehicular homicide, homicide
in Cheesman Park
Man charged with murder over alleged August card game stabbing
Published September 12, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Speer
Third man in 2015 Denver cabbie shooting gets 32 years in prison
Published September 8, 2017
and filed under robbery, homicide
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Killer in murder, arson at Rosenberg’s Bagels building sentenced to life in prison
Published September 8, 2017
and filed under arson, homicide
in Five Points
Denver police seek help solving fatal LoDo hit-and-run
Published September 5, 2017
and filed under traffic accident, vehicular homicide, homicide, hit and run
in Union Station
Man charged with first-degree murder in August stabbing death
Published September 1, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Speer
Denver community achieves focused goal: zero gang-related homicides during summer
Published August 30, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Whittier, Cole, Clayton, Skyland
Denver's gun-related homicides are a study in racial inequity
Published August 29, 2017
and filed under homicide
Denver police investigate apparent homicide on East Colfax
Published August 28, 2017
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Denver coroner identifies man killed in Saturday morning hit-and-run
Published August 28, 2017
and filed under traffic accident, vehicular homicide, homicide, hit and run
in Union Station
Pedestrian killed in early morning hit-and-run near Coors Field
Published August 26, 2017
and filed under traffic accident, vehicular homicide, homicide, hit and run
in Union Station
Family of man shot at RTD light-rail station says his death was suicide by cop
Published August 25, 2017
and filed under homicide
in West Colfax
Two RTD security guards fired their weapons after suspect pointed a gun toward them
Published August 24, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Villa Park
Two RTD security guards fired their weapons after suspect pointed a gun toward them
Published August 24, 2017
and filed under homicide
in West Colfax
Denver man, 28, convicted of killing mother, daughter in their home
Published August 24, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
RTD security officer fatally shoots person at RTD Sheridan Blvd. light rail station
Published August 23, 2017
and filed under homicide
in West Colfax
Police ask for public's help in finding man suspected of fatal stabbing in Denver
Published August 23, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Speer
Man who was fatally stabbed in Denver is identified
Published August 22, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Speer
Denver police investigate homicide in Speer neighborhood
Published August 22, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Speer
Man shot multiple times in Denver dies at hospital
Published August 21, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Man fatally shot in northeast Denver Friday is identified
Published August 21, 2017
and filed under homicide
in North Park Hill, South Park Hill
Police investigating Friday night fatal shooting in Park Hill
Published August 19, 2017
and filed under homicide
in North Park Hill, South Park Hill
27-year-old man identified as victim in Thursday morning shooting in Sunnyside
Published August 18, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Sunnyside
Denver-born suspected serial killer hid remains of woman, 3 girls in barrels
Published August 18, 2017
and filed under homicide
Denver police investigate fatal shooting
Published August 17, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Lowry Field
Parolee convicted of murder, arson in crime scene above Rosenberg’s Bagels
Published August 16, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Denver-area man allegedly yelled "three people will die today" after running over and killing a delivery van driver
Published August 16, 2017
and filed under homicide, robbery
in Central Park
Man sentenced to 48 years in prison for fatal shooting at Denver house party
Published August 11, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Homeless man charged in stabbing death of Denver woman at Five Points apartment
Published August 10, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Affidavit: Driver of carjacked truck hits, kills pedestrian
Published August 9, 2017
and filed under traffic accident, homicide, robbery, armed carjacking
in Central Park
Person killed in auto-pedestrian crash in Denver
Published August 8, 2017
and filed under traffic accident, homicide
in Central Park
Man charged with murder after he walks to Denver-area police station to confess
Published August 4, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Fort Logan
Denver DA charges homeless man with murder of LoDo chef
Published August 3, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Union Station
Friends say LoDo stabbing victim was accomplished chef
Published August 2, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Union Station
Ankle monitor leads to man being linked to drive-by shooting and 7-Eleven murder
Published August 2, 2017
and filed under serious assault, assault, homicide, robbery
in Montbello, North Capitol Hill
Man fatally stabbed homeless man in turf war over LoDo sleeping spot
Published August 1, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Union Station
Denver police holding 58-year-old in connection with murder
Published July 31, 2017
and filed under homicide
Denver man convicted of murder in shooting death of teen raiding his marijuana grow
Published July 31, 2017
and filed under homicide, assault, drug and alcohol crime
in Whittier
Man charged with murder after his mother's boyfriend was found dead on the sidewalk in Sunnyside
Published July 20, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Sunnyside
Denver DA charges third suspect in shooting death at 7-Eleven
Published July 20, 2017
and filed under homicide
in North Capitol Hill
Woman fatally shot in southwest Denver at Athmar Park is identified
Published July 17, 2017
and filed under homicide, assault, violent crime
in Athmar Park
Second man shot in the Skyland neighborhood on June 30 has died
Published July 17, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Skyland
Man fatally shot in northeast Denver is identified
Published July 17, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Elyria-Swansea
Fourth suspect wanted for fatal shooting at Denver 7-Eleven
Published July 17, 2017
and filed under homicide
in North Capitol Hill
One person killed, another in critical condition after double shooting in Denver's Athmar Park neighborhood
Published July 16, 2017
and filed under homicide, assault, violent crime
in Athmar Park
Albrook Drive closed after vehicle hits, kills pedestrian in Montbello
Published July 15, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Denver police arrest suspect in Sunnyside murder investigation
Published July 14, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Sunnyside
Felony murder charges filed in 7-Eleven shooting, third man arrested
Published July 14, 2017
and filed under homicide
in North Capitol Hill
Dad of man shot to death in his apartment near DU worries Denver cops will let case go cold
Published July 13, 2017
and filed under homicide
in University
Denver DA won't file charges in jail inmate's "combat" death
Published July 12, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Civic Center
Denver police seek arrest of man in Sunnyside homicide
Published July 12, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Sunnyside
Denver police seek public's help in locating third suspect in fatal 7-Eleven shooting
Published July 12, 2017
and filed under homicide
in North Capitol Hill
Breaking down trends in Colorado's 2016 crime statistics
Published July 12, 2017
and filed under homicide, rape
Inmate who died in Denver's downtown jail identified
Published July 11, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Civic Center
Man killed outside East Colfax Avenue 7-Eleven was trying to recover stolen wallet
Published July 11, 2017
and filed under homicide
in North Capitol Hill
Marvin Booker's family asks Denver district attorney to reopen a criminal investigation into his death
Published July 10, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Civic Center
Denver police arrest suspects in killing of 39-year-old man on Colfax east of state Capitol
Published July 10, 2017
and filed under homicide
in North Capitol Hill
Denver police seek help tracking killer of man near state Capitol
Published July 9, 2017
and filed under homicide
in North Capitol Hill
Man who killed Denver Post reporter in drunken driving crash to be released from prison
Published July 3, 2017
and filed under dui, homicide
in Speer
Denver coroner identifies victims in separate deadly shootings
Published July 3, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Hampden South, Skyland
Coroner's office identifies carjacking suspect killed in Denver by police
Published July 3, 2017
and filed under robbery, homicide, armed carjacking
One dead, another critical after shooting in the Skyland neighborhood
Published July 1, 2017
and filed under assault, homicide
in Skyland
Officers fatally shoot woman in Denver following Littleton carjacking, chase
Published June 30, 2017
and filed under robbery, homicide, armed carjacking
One person killed after shots fired in Denver
Published June 28, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Hampden South
Denver police investigating homicide at Trivium Apartments near University of Denver
Published June 24, 2017
and filed under homicide
in University
Denver man gets 42 years in prison for fatal stabbing
Published June 23, 2017
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Denver DA charges 28-year-old with murder, assault in violent rampage in northeast Denver
Published June 21, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Denver murder suspect, who allegedly beat a man to death, is identified
Published June 19, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
One suspect in custody after homicide near downtown Denver
Published June 16, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Norlan Estrada-Reyes, Honduran man accused in Denver hit-and-run death of promising young lawyer, pleads guilty
Published June 15, 2017
and filed under hit and run, homicide
in Capitol Hill
For the first time, Colorado will have a statewide domestic violence fatality review board
Published June 9, 2017
and filed under domestic violence, homicide
19-year-old charged with murder in LoDo shooting
Published June 5, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Union Station
Death of man and woman in southwest Denver under investigation
Published June 5, 2017
and filed under homicide
Man who wore demonic clown makeup charged with murder in death of homeless man
Published June 2, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Civic Center
Denver teen wanted on murder charge arrested in California
Published May 30, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Southmoor Park
Mike Coffman asks Denver mayor to help family of murder victim after they complain of being ignored by police
Published May 24, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Overland
Man in demonic clown makeup, now accused in killing, lived in dark fantasy world, friends say
Published May 24, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Civic Center
Suspect arrested in death of man found in Englewood pond also accused in Denver slaying
Published May 24, 2017
and filed under homicide
Man in clown makeup with bladed gloves accused of killing man near Torchy's Tacos
Published May 23, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Civic Center
One suspect in Tuesday murder surrenders, one still at large
Published May 20, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Southmoor Park
Co-defendant in shooting death of Denver cabbie gets 25 years in prison
Published May 19, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Two teens wanted as murder suspects in Denver’s Southmoor area slaying
Published May 19, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Southmoor Park
Jesse Oliver gets life in prison for deadly 2015 double shooting in Denver
Published May 18, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Grand jury indicts four in north Denver marijuana robbery slaying of Charles Polzin
Published May 18, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Elyria-Swansea
Denver Coroner identifies 27-year-old man as Southmoor murder victim
Published May 17, 2017
and filed under homicide, burglary
in Southmoor Park
Denver police investigating homicide in 3900 block of South Spruce
Published May 16, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Southmoor Park
Murder charge filed in fatal stabbing at a Denver homeless shelter
Published May 16, 2017
and filed under homicide
in North Capitol Hill
Person killed in reported Denver home invasion; nearby police investigate reported burglaries
Published May 16, 2017
and filed under homicide, burglary
in Southmoor Park
Denver police offer reward, seek information in fatal shooting of Derrick Ratcliff
Published May 15, 2017
and filed under homicide
Denver police arrest 34-year-old man in fatal downtown stabbing
Published May 11, 2017
and filed under homicide
in North Capitol Hill
Denver coroner identifies East Evans Avenue shooting victim
Published May 11, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Goldsmith
Police investigate killing of man in east Denver
Published May 10, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Goldsmith
Edibles company implicated in Colorado murder lawsuit isn’t covered, insurer says
Published May 9, 2017
and filed under homicide, drug and alcohol crime
in University Park
In first decision on a police shooting, Denver DA will not file charges because suspect shot first
Published May 9, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Girl's death in Westwood drive-by shooting was her family's second tragic gun-related loss
Published May 4, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Westwood
Police don't believe shooting that killed 15-year-old girl as she slept in her west Denver home was random
Published May 3, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Westwood
Denver civil rights attorney to defend man accused of killing prison officer in death penalty case
Published May 3, 2017
and filed under homicide
Body found in northeast Denver Thursday night after report of shots fired
Published April 28, 2017
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Denver police investigate homicide after man's body is found
Published April 28, 2017
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Plea deal could be pending in case of Honduran man accused in fatal Denver hit-and-run
Published April 27, 2017
and filed under hit and run, homicide
in Capitol Hill
One conviction, one new trial for Denver man charged in two 2015 stabbing deaths
Published April 26, 2017
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Shawntez Kinney identified as man gunned down in southwest Denver shooting
Published April 24, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Harvey Park
Colorado Supreme Court affirms conviction of woman who killed two in DUI crash near DIA
Published April 24, 2017
and filed under dui, homicide
in DIA
Denver police investigate homicide Friday night in southwest Denver
Published April 21, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Harvey Park
Two Denver deputies, sheriff's watch commander suspended in jail death of Michael Marshall
Published April 19, 2017
and filed under homicide
Denver man suspected in death of his father who died of blunt force trauma
Published April 17, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Bear Valley
Denver council approves $1 million payment to family of Jessica Hernandez for fatal shooting
Published April 17, 2017
and filed under homicide
in North Park Hill
Pueblo police serve search warrant, excavate yard in Kelsie Schelling cold case at family home of her ex-boyfriend
Published April 13, 2017
and filed under homicide
Denver will pay $1 million to Jessica Hernandez's family for 2015 fatal police shooting
Published April 12, 2017
and filed under homicide
in North Park Hill
Reward reaches $12K for information on fatal Denver shooting of beloved school district employee
Published April 10, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Cole
Denver police make arrest in fatal shooting of 25-year-old man in Curtis Park
Published April 10, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Richard Kirk sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2014 Observatory Park slaying of his wife
Published April 7, 2017
and filed under homicide
in University Park
Police ask public's help in finding Denver homicide suspect
Published April 6, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Jamarcust Mister identified by Denver coroner as man slain in Curtis Park shooting
Published April 5, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Woman said, "I think I killed him this time" after fatally stabbing man in Denver, affidavit says
Published April 4, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Man shot and killed in Curtis Park neighborhood; Denver police say suspect is at-large
Published April 3, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Gang violence surged in northeast Denver in March, police say
Published April 3, 2017
and filed under violent crime, robbery, rape, homicide, assault
in City Park, Clayton, Cole, Congress Park, East Colfax, Elyria-Swansea, Five Points, Hale, Montclair, North Park Hill, Northeast Park Hill, Skyland, South Park Hill, Whittier
Victim in east Denver shooting dies
Published April 2, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Montclair
Denver DA files first-degree murder charges against man who was taken into custody while covered in blood
Published March 29, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Ruby Hill, Mar Lee
Fugitive arrested in Texas for 1977 Denver murder returned to Colorado
Published March 2, 2017
and filed under homicide
in CBD
17-year-old boy wanted on murder charge in fatal northeast Denver stabbing
Published March 2, 2017
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
34-year-old man convicted of murder in 2015 Denver double shooting
Published February 24, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Denver police seek two robbers in fatal shooting of man at RTD light rail station
Published February 7, 2017
and filed under homicide, robbery
in Villa Park
Denver prosecutors charge woman suspected of drag racing in fatal Federal Boulevard crash
Published February 6, 2017
and filed under dui, homicide
in Westwood, Athmar Park
First-degree murder charge filed against man accused of killing RTD security officer
Published February 3, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Union Station
Denver police say suspect shot RTD security officer while he was talking to two women near Union Station
Published February 1, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Union Station
Man pleads guilty in death of Denver Post reporter Colleen O'Connor
Published January 23, 2017
and filed under dui, homicide
in Speer

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