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This is a list of Denver homicide news from 2020. We have indexed 190 articles written that concerned homicide in 2020.

Child struck and killed by driver who fled scene in Denver
Published December 31, 2020
and filed under homicide, hit and run
Police arrest homicide suspect after man is stabbed to death inside downtown Denver hotel
Published December 30, 2020
and filed under homicide
Human remains found in two suitcases left along Denver neighborhood trail
Published December 30, 2020
and filed under homicide
Suspect, victim killed after chaotic burglary turned homicide in Denver
Published December 29, 2020
and filed under burglary, robbery, homicide
"Someone must know something": Denver police ask for help to solve state trooper's 1973 killing
Published December 27, 2020
and filed under homicide
Denver rejects settlement with security company contracted to provide guard charged in protest shooting
Published December 22, 2020
and filed under homicide
Man killed in Denver Sunday identified, $2,000 reward offered for information
Published December 22, 2020
and filed under homicide
Police in Nevada arrest girlfriend of Denver man found buried in his backyard
Published December 21, 2020
and filed under homicide
Denver woman sentenced to life in prison in slaying of 74-year-old Eagle County resident
Published December 20, 2020
and filed under homicide
Man killed in Sunday shooting in Denver
Published December 20, 2020
and filed under homicide
Two suspects arrested for shooting death of man in Denver's Berkeley neighborhood
Published December 15, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Berkeley
Police investigating shooting death of man in northwest Denver as homicide
Published December 7, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Berkeley
Colorado domestic violence deaths spiked in 2019, when 70 people died in connection to abuse
Published December 7, 2020
and filed under homicide, domestic violence
Security company to surrender license in wake of guard's fatal shooting of Denver rally participant
Published December 3, 2020
and filed under homicide
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in north Denver
Published November 21, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Sunnyside
Denver police seek tips in beating death of 55-year-old man
Published November 20, 2020
and filed under homicide
Man found dead inside tent in RiNo Denver prompts homicide investigation
Published November 19, 2020
and filed under homicide
Man charged with first-degree murder in Denver shooting death
Published November 19, 2020
and filed under homicide
Police search for suspect after man shot dead in west Denver
Published November 11, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Villa Park
Shooting in west Denver on Tuesday where police find victim
Published November 10, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Villa Park
Second victim dies from triple shooting in Denver on Locust Street
Published November 10, 2020
and filed under homicide
Man shot dead in triple shooting in Denver is identified
Published November 5, 2020
and filed under homicide, serious assault
Three people shot overnight in northeast Denver with one victim dead
Published November 4, 2020
and filed under homicide
Denver police cite private security companies in fatal protest shooting by unlicensed guard
Published November 4, 2020
and filed under homicide
Security guard charged in fatal shooting at Denver protest leaves jail after posting $500,000 bond
Published November 3, 2020
and filed under homicide
Man shot dead in Denver on Halloween night in East Colfax neighborhood
Published November 2, 2020
and filed under homicide
Mother of four killed as domestic violence spiked in Denver area after COVID-19 restrictions lifted
Published November 1, 2020
and filed under homicide, domestic violence
Woman hit by vehicle in Denver's Five Points neighborhood dies at hospital
Published October 30, 2020
and filed under homicide
Denver police ask for help ID'ing people connected to fatal hit-and-run that killed California youth leader
Published October 20, 2020
and filed under hit and run, homicide
$500,000 bond for security guard charged with second-degree murder in Denver protest shooting
Published October 19, 2020
and filed under homicide
Lee Keltner built reputation as skilled hat-maker and "very strong patriot" before joining protest front lines
Published October 17, 2020
and filed under homicide
Lee Keltner's family calls second-degree murder charge for private security guard a "positive first step"
Published October 16, 2020
and filed under homicide
Denver DA to charge security guard with second-degree murder in fatal shooting of "Patriot Rally" participant
Published October 15, 2020
and filed under homicide
Security guard arrested in Denver protest shooting fired gun as victim used pepper spray, affidavit says
Published October 13, 2020
and filed under homicide
What does Colorado law say about Denver protest shooting suspect's self-defense claim?
Published October 13, 2020
and filed under homicide
9News crew didn't know security guard who shot demonstrator was armed, station says
Published October 13, 2020
and filed under homicide
Security guard suspect in fatal Denver protest shooting acted in self-defense, attorney says
Published October 12, 2020
and filed under homicide
PHOTOS: A frame by frame account of the Denver protest shooting
Published October 12, 2020
and filed under homicide
Security guard suspected in fatal protest shooting not licensed in Denver, city says
Published October 11, 2020
and filed under homicide
Man killed in Denver triple shooting near Crestmoor Park is identified
Published October 1, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Hilltop
Man fatally stabbed in downtown Denver is identified
Published October 1, 2020
and filed under homicide
Stabbing victim dies in Denver
Published September 30, 2020
and filed under homicide
One killed in triple shooting in Denver's Hilltop neighborhood
Published September 27, 2020
and filed under homicide, serious assault
in Hilltop
Denver father dies while trying to protect his daughter; 2 arrested
Published September 24, 2020
and filed under homicide, robbery, assault
in Lowry Field
Man charged with murder in Denver for shooting after dispute about children playing
Published September 23, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Highland
Body found in vehicle in southeast Denver investigated as a homicide
Published September 23, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Hampden
Man killed in overnight shooting in Denver
Published September 18, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Central Park
Gang killings in Denver spike as instability and internal conflicts cause bloodshed
Published September 17, 2020
and filed under homicide
Denver police shoot, kill armed man on S. Colorado Boulevard Tuesday night
Published September 16, 2020
and filed under homicide
Denver man found shot after car crash identified
Published September 16, 2020
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Denver police provide more details about the three people they've shot and killed in the past week
Published September 16, 2020
and filed under homicide
Police shoot, kill armed suspect who allegedly refused to drop his weapon after car chase through Denver
Published September 12, 2020
and filed under homicide
in West Colfax
Two men killed in Denver in separate incidents identified
Published September 11, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Barnum, Auraria
Man fatally shot by Denver police near West High School identified
Published September 11, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Lincoln Park
Man dies after being shot, found in rollover crash in Denver
Published September 11, 2020
and filed under homicide
in South Park Hill, East Colfax
Man shot Wednesday by Denver police died at hospital
Published September 10, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Lincoln Park
Denver police officers shot a man they say was threatening people with gun
Published September 9, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Lincoln Park
Five people killed in Denver over Labor Day weekend have been identified
Published September 9, 2020
and filed under homicide
in CBD, Hampden, Lincoln Park, Five Points
Man killed in stabbing on Auraria Campus in Denver, suspect flees
Published September 8, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Auraria
Denver police arrest man in connection to fatal shooting in southeast Denver
Published September 8, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Barnum
Man killed Saturday in west Denver shooting
Published September 6, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Lincoln Park
One killed in Saturday night shooting in Denver
Published September 6, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Barnum
Two dead Friday night in Denver in an apparent murder and suicide
Published September 4, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Parents of 16-year-old shot in back by Colorado prisons employee file lawsuit
Published August 28, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Denver medical examiner identifies man killed in May hotel parking lot fight
Published August 27, 2020
and filed under homicide, public fighting
in Elyria-Swansea
Two Denver police officers who killed man acted legally, DA rules
Published August 24, 2020
and filed under homicide
Driver who killed two in crash is convicted of vehicular homicide
Published August 18, 2020
and filed under homicide, hit and run
Denver police seek 3 masked suspects, getaway car tied to arson fire that killed 5 in Green Valley Ranch
Published August 18, 2020
and filed under homicide, arson
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
2 teens injured as another violent weekend in Denver leaves 3 dead, 7 wounded from shootings
Published August 17, 2020
and filed under homicide
Woman dies after being shot on Federal Boulevard Sunday night in Denver
Published August 16, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Athmar Park
2 dead, 5 injured after shooting near Federal Boulevard and Alameda Avenue in Denver
Published August 16, 2020
and filed under homicide
Man shot, killed after stabbing railroad police officer near National Western Complex
Published August 15, 2020
and filed under homicide, assault
in Elyria-Swansea
Denver homicide detectives investigate fatal stabbing
Published August 14, 2020
and filed under homicide
in North Park Hill
Denver police investigate fatal hit-and-run near Coors Field
Published August 14, 2020
and filed under hit and run, homicide
in Five Points
Jury acquits Denver architect charged with killing fiancé
Published August 14, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Speer
Caden McWilliam's mother sentenced to 32 years in prison for horrific abuse that led to 7-year-old's death
Published August 12, 2020
and filed under homicide
Denver police looking for driver of pickup truck that hit and killed pedestrian
Published August 11, 2020
and filed under hit and run, homicide
in Ruby Hill
Man killed in Denver in Saturday night shooting
Published August 9, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
9-month-old girl who died Monday in Denver is identified, homicide investigation ongoing
Published August 7, 2020
and filed under homicide
Senegal's president offers condolences to victims of Green Valley Ranch house fire
Published August 6, 2020
and filed under homicide, arson
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Deputy director of Denver crime lab says evidence supports suicide, not murder in real estate broker's death
Published August 6, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Speer
Murder trial for Denver architect opens with debate on how his real estate broker girlfriend died
Published August 5, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Speer
Man shot dead in Denver's East Colfax neighborhood is identified
Published August 4, 2020
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Man shot, killed off East Colfax Avenue early Tuesday morning
Published August 4, 2020
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Teen shot dead at large gathering in Denver's Westwood neighborhood is identified
Published August 3, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Westwood
Three Denver officers found justified in killing man who stole police car and pointed AR-15 at them
Published August 3, 2020
and filed under homicide
One killed, six wounded in three separate Denver shootings overnight
Published August 1, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Westwood, Civic Center
Man fatally stabbed in Denver's City Park West neighborhood is identified
Published July 29, 2020
and filed under homicide
in City Park West
Man shot dead in Denver triple shooting is identified
Published July 28, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Civic Center
One person killed in stabbing near East Colfax Avenue
Published July 28, 2020
and filed under homicide
in City Park West
Denver coroner identifies two men killed in Park Hill shooting
Published July 28, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Northeast Park Hill
Two teens arrested in connection to fatal shooting of South High School student
Published July 27, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Five people shot — two killed, three wounded — in Park Hill shooting
Published July 26, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Northeast Park Hill
1 dead after 3 shot near Civic Center; Denver police search for suspect
Published July 23, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Civic Center
Denver man, 34, faces first-degree-murder charge in June shooting off East Colfax
Published July 23, 2020
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Shotgun Willie's stabbing leaves 1 dead, 3 injured; suspect, a frequent customer, was shot and killed
Published July 18, 2020
and filed under homicide
"We are in a state of emergency": Killing of fourth Denver teenager in one week prompts calls for change
Published July 14, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Montbello, Northeast Park Hill
Juvenile male killed, second injured in shooting at Denver house party, police say
Published July 12, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Denver homicide happened during fight at a child's birthday party
Published July 10, 2020
and filed under homicide, public fighting
in Globeville
Two teens, 20-year-old woman shot to death in Denver in two separate incidents are identified
Published July 9, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Montbello, Sun Valley
Suspect arrested in South Park Hill fatal stabbing; six homicide cases from last week still unsolved
Published July 9, 2020
and filed under homicide
in South Park Hill
Denver on track for deadliest year in a decade after week of violence that killed 8, wounded 10
Published July 8, 2020
and filed under homicide
Denver starts July with five homicides in six days
Published July 7, 2020
and filed under homicide
Denver police investigate after man killed in Park Hill shooting
Published July 6, 2020
and filed under homicide
in North Park Hill
Man dead, woman seriously injured after overnight shooting in Denver
Published July 5, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Denver police investigate overnight homicide
Published July 4, 2020
and filed under homicide
in South Park Hill
Man dies after overnight shooting in Denver
Published July 2, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Whittier
Man fatally shot following suspected fight in Denver, police say
Published June 28, 2020
and filed under homicide, public fighting
in Globeville
Denver DA holds forum on fatal police shooting of William DeBose
Published June 24, 2020
and filed under homicide
Denver man charged with murder in connection with stabbing inside National Western Complex
Published June 23, 2020
and filed under homicide
Two people killed in separate Denver shootings early Saturday
Published June 20, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
VIDEO: Police body-camera footage shows shooting of William DeBose
Published June 18, 2020
and filed under homicide
No charges for Denver police officer who fatally shot William DeBose
Published June 18, 2020
and filed under homicide
One man is dead in a double shooting in Denver
Published June 17, 2020
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Man stabbed to death at Denver Coliseum, police say
Published June 16, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Elyria-Swansea
Denver man charged with first-degree murder in shooting death of woman over dog poop dispute in Ballpark neighborhood
Published June 16, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Suspect in homicide near Coors Field opened fire because of dispute over dog poop, police say
Published June 11, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
No charges for Department of Corrections employee in fatal shooting of suspected burglar
Published June 10, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
One dead, one injured in shooting near Coors Field; suspect in custody
Published June 10, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Say their names: A look at controversial police killings in Colorado
Published June 6, 2020
and filed under homicide
DA won't reinvestigate 3 deaths at the hands of Denver law enforcement
Published June 5, 2020
and filed under homicide
Two men killed in separate Denver stabbings are identified
Published June 1, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Platt Park, Indian Creek
Woman fatally stabbed in southeast Denver
Published May 31, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Washington Virginia Vale
Denver police investigate fatal stabbing along South Broadway
Published May 29, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Platt Park
16-year-old charged as adult in fatal stabbing of 55-year-old man in Denver alley
Published May 28, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Athmar Park
Pedestrian killed during hit-and-run in Denver Friday night
Published May 23, 2020
and filed under hit and run, homicide
in Valverde
25-year-old taken into custody after fatal fight outside Denver motel
Published May 19, 2020
and filed under homicide, public fighting
in Elyria-Swansea
Man killed, woman injured in East Colfax double shooting
Published May 17, 2020
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Man shot in Denver on Friday is pronounced dead at local hospital
Published May 15, 2020
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Man arrested as suspect in fatal shooting in Denver's Green Valley Ranch area
Published May 11, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Parolee arrested in fatal shooting of woman in Denver
Published May 11, 2020
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Denver police investigating Green Valley Ranch shooting as a homicide
Published May 11, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Man shot Sunday night in Green Valley Ranch
Published May 10, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Man stabbed to death in Denver's Athmar Park neighborhood
Published May 10, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Athmar Park
Woman shot, killed in East Colfax neighborhood
Published May 9, 2020
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Man shot dead in Denver is identified; suspect arrested
Published May 7, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Coroner identifies 80-year-old Denver man who died after attack near state capitol
Published May 6, 2020
and filed under homicide
in North Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill
Man killed in Denver during physical altercation with woman, police said
Published May 3, 2020
and filed under homicide
in North Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill
Denver police shoot, kill man fleeing from officers near Empower Field at Mile High
Published May 2, 2020
and filed under homicide
Man shot dead in NE Denver early Saturday morning is identified
Published April 27, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Suspect arrested in connection to fatal shooting in northeast Denver; witness says victim was shot in the back
Published April 27, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Suspect arrested in connection to fatal shooting in northeast Denver; witness says victim was shot in the back
Published April 27, 2020
and filed under homicide
Woman found shot on side of I-70 in Denver dies in hospital
Published April 25, 2020
and filed under homicide
Woman held on first-degree murder in shooting near Green Valley Ranch in Denver
Published April 25, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Man arrested as suspect in double shooting in NE Denver that killed a juvenile
Published April 24, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
2 dead, another injured after South Tennyson Street shooting, according to Denver police
Published April 11, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Mar Lee
Denver police arrest woman after Thursday shooting death
Published April 10, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Skyland
Denver DA declines to file charges in shooting death of 19-year-old
Published March 26, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Man killed in shooting in northeast Denver
Published March 22, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Man sentenced to 60 years in prison for 2018 stabbing death of woman in Denver loft
Published March 17, 2020
and filed under homicide
in CBD
Denver coroner ID's man shot Monday in West Denver
Published March 12, 2020
and filed under homicide
Two suspects arrested in shooting death of man in Denver
Published March 11, 2020
and filed under homicide
Three suspects arrested in shooting death of teen in southwest Denver
Published March 11, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Ruby Hill
Denver jury rejects defendant's claims of self defense, convicts him of murder
Published March 10, 2020
and filed under homicide
in South Park Hill
Police investigating fatal shooting in west Denver
Published March 9, 2020
and filed under homicide
Denver police officers keep jobs after fatally shooting man in pursuit of incorrectly identified suspect
Published March 4, 2020
and filed under homicide
Two men guilty of murder in fatal shooting in Denver's Baker neighborhood
Published March 4, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Baker
Two suspects in Denver Tech Center shooting arrested on suspicion of murder
Published March 2, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Hampden South
Denver coroner identifies victim killed in Friday night stabbing
Published March 2, 2020
and filed under homicide
Suspect arrested in fatal stabbing in southwest Denver
Published February 29, 2020
and filed under homicide
Leland Pankey sentenced to 72 years in prison for death of his 7-year-old son, Caden McWilliams
Published February 28, 2020
and filed under homicide
DTC apartment complex shooting suspects identified; considered armed and dangerous
Published February 28, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Hampden South
Suspect arrested in connection with fatal overnight stabbing in Denver
Published February 23, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Harvey Park
2 men injured, 1 dead in overnight shooting near Denver Tech Center
Published February 19, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Hampden South
29-year-old arrested in fatal shooting on Denver pedestrian bridge
Published February 19, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Virginia Village
Denver's homicide rate remains elevated as violent crimes continue to increase
Published February 16, 2020
and filed under homicide
Killings among Denver's teens continue, even as city and community leaders try new solutions
Published February 16, 2020
and filed under homicide
Denver police investigating assault that led to death
Published February 16, 2020
and filed under homicide, serious assault
Denver police searching for car linked to January homicide in Ruby Hill neighborhood
Published February 12, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Ruby Hill
Denver coroner's office releases name of 67-year-old homicide victim
Published February 11, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Chaffee Park
Puerto Rico police seek clues in killing of tourist from Denver
Published February 10, 2020
and filed under homicide
Denver police arrest woman in connection with Sunday night shooting death
Published February 10, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Chaffee Park
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Published February 2, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Lincoln Park
Man with two domestic violence convictions held for investigation of murdering woman
Published January 24, 2020
and filed under homicide, domestic violence
in University
Family gathers for vigil after brother allegedly killed his teen sister, stuffed body in garbage outside Denver home
Published January 24, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Denver police: Teen shot, then dropped at urgent care
Published January 23, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Ruby Hill
Police arrest brother of teenage girl found dead in Montbello
Published January 23, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Juvenile male dies after being left at Denver urgent care center
Published January 22, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Ruby Hill
Man shot dead in Denver's East Colfax neighborhood identified
Published January 22, 2020
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Denver man held for investigation of murder claims self defense
Published January 21, 2020
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Denver officer cleared in fatal shooting of man who fired at police in August
Published January 15, 2020
and filed under homicide
Denver police investigating homicide at Jewel and Cherry
Published January 10, 2020
and filed under homicide
Teenager suspected of killing 15-year-old in Denver turns himself in to police
Published January 9, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Mar Lee
Father of 7-year-old found dead in Denver storage unit pleads guilty, avoids first-degree murder charge
Published January 9, 2020
and filed under homicide
Suspect in New Year's Day stabbing death of 15-year-old identified by Denver police
Published January 8, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Mar Lee
Two suspects arrested for Park Hill shooting death in November, victim's body was found in a vehicle
Published January 7, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Northeast Park Hill
Denver police release photos of three suspects in New Year's Day stabbing death of 15-year-old boy
Published January 7, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Mar Lee
Teen stabbed to death in Denver on New Year's Day identified
Published January 3, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Mar Lee
Family of 17-year-old shot and killed in Denver park increases reward to $10,000 for information in case
Published January 2, 2020
and filed under homicide
Man killed by Denver officers on New Year's Day lunged at officers with 10-inch knife, police say
Published January 2, 2020
and filed under homicide
in Westwood

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