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This is a list of Denver violent crime news from 2017. We have indexed 329 articles written that concerned violent crime in 2017.

Man shot, killed outside Denver strip club
Published December 31, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Valverde
Robbers hit five Denver-area banks over four days around the Christmas holiday
Published December 29, 2017
and filed under robbery, bank robbery
in Hampden South, Speer
Men who robbed Denver bank allegedly wore wigs, women's clothing
Published December 27, 2017
and filed under robbery, bank robbery
in Cherry Creek
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
Suspected shoplifter fires shot as he is chased from Cherry Creek Nordstrom store
Published December 18, 2017
and filed under larceny, assault, weapon firing
in Cherry Creek
In sex assault laws, definition of consent varies widely
Published December 16, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
Denver man who woke up another by kicking him in the head sentenced to prison
Published December 15, 2017
and filed under serious assault, assault
in Ruby Hill
Culture change, not policy, is key to addressing sexual harassment in the Colorado legislature, experts say
Published December 14, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
Denver man arrested for sexually assaulting teen girls at Arapahoe County coffee shop
Published December 13, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
Multiple stabbings overnight in Denver but police say none were fatal
Published December 12, 2017
and filed under serious assault, assault
Three wounded in two separate shootings in Denver
Published December 10, 2017
and filed under serious assault, assault
in Washington Virginia Vale
Man who crashed into Denver school bus while eluding police sentenced to prison
Published December 8, 2017
and filed under traffic accident, assault
in Sunnyside
Teen sentenced to youth corrections for murder of Denver chef
Published December 7, 2017
and filed under homicide
Denver radio DJ fails to pay $1 to "silence breaker" Taylor Swift months after losing groping case
Published December 6, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
Crip gang member convicted in 2015 murder at Denver house party
Published December 5, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Baker
13-year-old faces attempted murder charge in Thanksgiving shooting of three
Published December 1, 2017
and filed under assault, serious assault
in Whittier
Man found guilty of attempted murder in Denver skips final day of his trial, now at large
Published December 1, 2017
and filed under assault, weapon firing
in Sunnyside
Man charged in shooting death of teen in McDonald's parking lot
Published November 30, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Athmar Park
Three suspects in custody after Denver bank robbery
Published November 29, 2017
and filed under robbery, bank robbery
in Cherry Creek
68 Colorado massage therapists disciplined for sexual misconduct in past 5 years, regulators say
Published November 29, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
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
One suspect in shooting of three near Manual High identified
Published November 26, 2017
and filed under assault, serious assault
in Whittier
Denver police apprehend 13-year-old wanted in shooting near Manual High School
Published November 26, 2017
and filed under assault, serious assault
in Whittier
SWAT team, helicopter called off in search following exchange of gunfire
Published November 25, 2017
and filed under assault, weapon firing
in Westwood
Denver Police, suspect exchange gunfire after traffic stop
Published November 25, 2017
and filed under assault, weapon firing
in Westwood
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
Woman and 2 boys shot at Manual High School in Denver, 1 boy in critical condition
Published November 23, 2017
and filed under assault, serious assault
in Whittier
Spike in felony crimes has Colorado prosecutors pushing back against sentencing, parole reforms
Published November 22, 2017
and filed under drug and alcohol crime, violent crime, sexual assault
Denver jail brawl sends two inmates to the hospital, two others arrested
Published November 21, 2017
and filed under assault
in Civic Center
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
FBI, Denver police seek public's help in identifying bank suspect
Published November 20, 2017
and filed under robbery, bank robbery
in City Park West
Denver police respond to shooting in 2900 block of North Downing Street
Published November 18, 2017
and filed under assault, serious assault, weapon firing
in Whittier
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 youth corrections officer found not guilty in sex assault case
Published November 13, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Whittier
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
Woman charged with DUI, vehicular assault in fiery Civic Center Park crash
Published November 1, 2017
and filed under assault, traffic accident, dui
in Civic Center
Denver man pleads guilty to two 2015 murders
Published October 30, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Northeast Park Hill
Two injured in shooting outside Denver house party
Published October 29, 2017
and filed under assault, serious assault, weapon firing
in Westwood
One of two teens charged in killing Blackbird chef pleads guilty
Published October 26, 2017
and filed under homicide
GPS tracker on stolen cash led Denver police to four alleged pot shop robbers
Published October 25, 2017
and filed under robbery
in Hale
Inmate seriously injured in attack by fellow inmate at Denver courthouse
Published October 23, 2017
and filed under assault, serious assault
in Civic Center
Denver shooting leaves one person wounded
Published October 23, 2017
and filed under assault, serious assault
in Montbello
Campus sex assault victims in Colorado worry DeVos policy changes will impede reporting
Published October 23, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
Shooting at Shotgun Willie's strip club injures staff member
Published October 22, 2017
and filed under assault, serious assault
Man gets 160 years to life in prison for 1999 Denver cold case sex assault
Published October 20, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
3 people "seriously injured" in drive-by shooting in west Denver, no arrests made
Published October 19, 2017
and filed under assault, serious assault, weapon firing
in West Colfax, Sun Valley
Man dressed as Buddhist monk grabs student on Auraria campus and steals cash
Published October 19, 2017
and filed under robbery
in Auraria
Man shot on East Colfax Avenue in Denver taken to hospital
Published October 17, 2017
and filed under assault, serious assault
Cops release photos of suspect in Denver robbery and carjacking
Published October 16, 2017
and filed under robbery, armed carjacking
in Westwood
Denver police investigate early-morning shooting
Published October 11, 2017
and filed under assault, serious assault
Denver police investigate homicide after man found beaten near Cherry Creek trail dies
Published October 5, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Cherry Creek
John D. Kennedy to serve a minimum of nine years for kidnapping, campus sexual assault
Published October 4, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
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
FBI, Denver police, seek public's help in identifying woman who robbed bank
Published September 26, 2017
and filed under bank robbery, robbery
in Hampden South
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
One person injured, one arrested in Denver shooting
Published September 16, 2017
and filed under serious assault, assault
in Washington Virginia Vale
Woman stabbed in Capitol Hill; police search for suspect
Published September 15, 2017
and filed under serious assault, assault
in Capitol Hill
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
Man robbed and stabbed in Civic Center Park Wednesday afternoon
Published September 7, 2017
and filed under robbery, assault
in Civic Center
Denver police officer arrested Sunday in connection with domestic violence
Published September 6, 2017
and filed under domestic violence
in Northeast Park Hill
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
Two men shot in LoDo expected to live
Published September 4, 2017
and filed under assault
in Union Station
Man charged with first-degree murder in August stabbing death
Published September 1, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Speer
Colorado sex offender registration act is unconstitutional, federal judge declares
Published September 1, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
Denver police arrest two in attack on South High School student
Published August 31, 2017
and filed under assault
in Washington Park
Denver community achieves focused goal: zero gang-related homicides during summer
Published August 30, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Whittier, Cole, Clayton, Skyland
Alleged Florida child sex trafficker and pornographer nabbed in Denver
Published August 30, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
Son, abused by father, can seek damages from Denver social worker
Published August 29, 2017
and filed under sexual assault, domestic violence
Denver Police Blotter: Man pepper sprayed during attempted apartment robbery
Published August 29, 2017
and filed under burglary, drug and alcohol crime, assault
in Windsor, Five Points, West Colfax
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
Man spews racial slurs, assaults South High School student on RTD bus
Published August 25, 2017
and filed under assault
in Washington Park
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
Denver Police Blotter: Dispute over a parking space turns violent
Published August 23, 2017
and filed under burglary, robbery
in Baker, Washington Park
Child abuse calls to Colorado hotline lag in summer months
Published August 23, 2017
and filed under domestic violence
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
Driver in hit-and-run death of promising lawyer sentenced to 12 years in prison
Published August 18, 2017
and filed under vehicular homicide, hit and run
in Capitol Hill
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
"I didn't do it." David Mueller denies Taylor Swift groping on "Good Morning America"
Published August 15, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
Jury finds that radio host groped Taylor Swift before Denver concert
Published August 14, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
Taylor Swift's security guard adamant he witnessed sexual assault
Published August 11, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
Friend of radio host accused of groping Taylor Swift said he was shocked at the allegations
Published August 11, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
Judge in Taylor Swift trial removes her from liability in groping case
Published August 11, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
Taylor Swift took every opportunity Thursday to say David Mueller "grabbed my ass"
Published August 11, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
Man who threw rocks at Denver traffic, assaulted 3 officers, gets 5 years in prison
Published August 11, 2017
and filed under assault
in Baker
Man sentenced to 48 years in prison for fatal shooting at Denver house party
Published August 11, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Two Denver Sheriff Department deputies suspended for beating, squeezing inmate's arms
Published August 11, 2017
and filed under assault
in Civic Center
David Mueller's former girlfriend said he was shocked and devastated after he was accused of groping Taylor Swift
Published August 11, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
"He grabbed my bare ass," Taylor Swift testifies about groping incident
Published August 10, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
Before alleged Taylor Swift groping, radio host David Mueller's bosses were unsatisfied with his work
Published August 10, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
Homeless man charged in stabbing death of Denver woman at Five Points apartment
Published August 10, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Public interest in watching the Taylor Swift trial appears less than the court expected
Published August 9, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
Taylor Swift's mom testifies she was sorry she taught her daughter to be so polite
Published August 9, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
Taylor Swift groping trial resumes after hearing delays Wednesday testimony
Published August 9, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
Affidavit: Driver of carjacked truck hits, kills pedestrian
Published August 9, 2017
and filed under traffic accident, homicide, robbery, armed carjacking
in Central Park
Jury hears tale of two different men during second day of Taylor Swift trial
Published August 8, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
8-member jury seated in Taylor Swift groping trial
Published August 8, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
Person killed in auto-pedestrian crash in Denver
Published August 8, 2017
and filed under traffic accident, homicide
in Central Park
Taylor Swift trial: "Are you or your family a fan?" and other questions posed to potential jurors
Published August 7, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
Taylor Swift fans take to Twitter with specialized ribbon and hashtag supporting the singer ahead of Denver trial
Published August 7, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
The implications of the Taylor Swift trial go beyond the singer and radio host suing her
Published August 6, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
Denver police investigating Saturday morning shooting that injured one
Published August 5, 2017
and filed under serious assault, assault
in Valverde, Athmar Park, Baker
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 sheriff's sergeant after inmate suffers injuries in elevator
Published August 4, 2017
and filed under assault
in Civic Center
Man convicted in Denver 1999 cold case sex assault
Published August 4, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
Man robs Rite Aid on Denver's 16th Street Mall
Published August 4, 2017
and filed under robbery
in CBD
Starting next week, convicted felony stalkers and domestic violence offenders in Colorado won't get bail before sentencing
Published August 3, 2017
and filed under domestic violence
Yes, you can go to the Taylor Swift trial. But leave your concert T-shirt and banners at home
Published August 3, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
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
Mom, daughter who assaulted RTD driver in Denver sentenced to probation
Published July 31, 2017
and filed under assault
Four men charged in a string of Denver robberies and bank heists
Published July 31, 2017
and filed under robbery, bank robbery
in Central Park
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
Taylor Swift set to testify at Denver groping trial: "Never been so sure of anything in my life"
Published July 27, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
Testimony on former Denver radio host's earnings in Taylor Swift lawsuit will be allowed
Published July 25, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
Man shot in downtown Denver seriously wounded
Published July 23, 2017
and filed under assault
in CBD
Judge blocks Taylor Swift’s expert witness testimony about former Denver radio host’s threatened masculinity
Published July 21, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
Denver man sentenced to six years in prison for sex assault
Published July 21, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Highland
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
U.S. child sex predator operation nets more than 1,000 arrests, 48 in Colorado
Published July 18, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
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
Man who took a picture up a woman's skirt at Broncos game must register as sex offender for life
Published July 17, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Sun Valley
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
Woman stabbed at West Colfax home, taken to hospital
Published July 15, 2017
and filed under assault
in West Colfax
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 woman taken to hospital with bullet wound
Published July 12, 2017
and filed under assault
in East Colfax
Plea deal reached in Denver transgender castration case
Published July 12, 2017
and filed under assault
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
Colorado violent crime 2007-2016
Published July 12, 2017
and filed under violent crime
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
Crime rate in Colorado increases much faster than rest of the country
Published July 11, 2017
and filed under violent crime
Third man pleads guilty in shooting death of Metro cab driver
Published July 10, 2017
and filed under robbery
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
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
Police looking for suspects in multiple victim shooting in Denver
Published July 8, 2017
and filed under assault
in Montbello
Denver crime blotter: Strange patron at Circle K
Published July 5, 2017
and filed under larceny, assault, robbery
in Lincoln Park, Sunnyside, Five Points, Sun Valley
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
Jury convicts Denver man who fired four shots at police officers during a foot chase
Published June 26, 2017
and filed under assault
in Northeast Park Hill
CU-Denver student convicted of kidnapping, sexually assaulting classmate
Published June 26, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
Man stabbed on 20th Street near Denver's Riverfront Park
Published June 25, 2017
and filed under assault
in Union Station
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 crime blotter: He bites
Published June 22, 2017
and filed under bicycle theft, robbery, assault
in Jefferson Park, Union Station, Five Points, Hampden, CBD
Denver crime blotter: Known burglar caught
Published June 21, 2017
and filed under burglary, robbery, assault
in Congress Park, Sun Valley, North Capitol Hill, Hale, Capitol Hill
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
Trio, dubbed red-handed bandits, rob Denver bank, flee in SUV
Published June 14, 2017
and filed under robbery, bank robbery
in West Highland
Man shot and grazed in the head by ICE had pulled a knife on agents
Published June 14, 2017
and filed under assault
in Mar Lee
Four arrested at Shariah law demonstration in Denver identified
Published June 12, 2017
and filed under assault
in Capitol Hill, Civic Center
Person shot in Denver alley
Published June 9, 2017
and filed under assault
in Cole
ICE says deportation officers shot man while conducting "targeted arrest"
Published June 9, 2017
and filed under assault
in Mar Lee
For the first time, Colorado will have a statewide domestic violence fatality review board
Published June 9, 2017
and filed under domestic violence, homicide
Denver crime blotter: Can’t make change without purchase
Published June 8, 2017
and filed under robbery
Colorado Supreme Court rules sex offenders can be forced to pay for rape kits
Published June 5, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
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
Flipping burgers, outreach groups put focus on youth violence in hopes of preventing summer spike
Published June 3, 2017
and filed under violent crime
Colorado sex assault and stalking victims can break their residential leases under law signed by Hickenlooper
Published June 2, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
Fake Denver doctor who posed as a plastic surgeon sentenced to 6 years in prison
Published June 2, 2017
and filed under assault
in Athmar Park
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
2 hospitalized in overnight shooting in Denver
Published June 1, 2017
and filed under assault
in Baker
Denver teen wanted on murder charge arrested in California
Published May 30, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Southmoor Park
Crip gang member gets 40 years for crime spree that terrorized victims in Denver, Aurora
Published May 30, 2017
and filed under robbery
in Five Points
Two men in critical condition after three shot in Denver
Published May 28, 2017
and filed under assault
in Montbello
Federal jury awards $50K to former Denver inmate slammed against courtroom window
Published May 26, 2017
and filed under assault
in Civic Center
Denver DA charges 23-year-old in connection with police shooting
Published May 26, 2017
and filed under assault
in Harvey Park South
Denver shooting victim in critical condition
Published May 25, 2017
and filed under assault
in East Colfax
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
Shooting victim hospitalized in early morning Denver incident
Published May 23, 2017
and filed under assault
in Whittier
Man who removed transgender woman's testicles charged with felony assault
Published May 23, 2017
and filed under assault
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
Denver bank robbed Tuesday; photos of suspects released
Published May 23, 2017
and filed under robbery, bank robbery
in Central Park
Denver police identify suspect and officers involved in Saturday shooting
Published May 22, 2017
and filed under assault
in Harvey Park South
Denver officer shot early Saturday morning after attempting to calm down man in crisis
Published May 20, 2017
and filed under assault
in Harvey Park South
One suspect in Tuesday murder surrenders, one still at large
Published May 20, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Southmoor Park
Man who threw rocks at traffic and attacked police convicted of assault
Published May 19, 2017
and filed under assault
in Baker
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
Man arrested after removing transgender woman's testicles in Denver home
Published May 19, 2017
and filed under assault
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
Former Denver radio host in Taylor Swift lawsuit wants singer's expert excluded from trial
Published May 16, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Auraria
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 crime blotter: Victim dodges car, punches
Published May 16, 2017
and filed under larceny, assault, robbery
in Cherry Creek, Union Station
Man gets 60 years in prison for Denver sexual assaults of two young women he 'kept under his control'
Published May 15, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
Denver police offer reward, seek information in fatal shooting of Derrick Ratcliff
Published May 15, 2017
and filed under homicide
Colorado's pricey polygraph testing of sex offenders under fire as critics target accuracy, expense
Published May 14, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
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
Denver police release sketch of man who shot woman on I-25 in Denver last week
Published May 9, 2017
and filed under assault
Denver prosecutors charge man in woman's LoDo sex assault
Published May 9, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Union Station, Auraria
Man convicted in 2015 Denver sexual assault thanks to DNA evidence
Published May 9, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
Man accused of pushing wife from moving car on Quebec Street, Denver police say
Published May 8, 2017
and filed under domestic violence
in Windsor, Washington Virginia Vale
Two transported to hospital after stabbing near South Broadway
Published May 4, 2017
and filed under assault
in Platt Park
Female shot at I-25 and 20th Street
Published May 4, 2017
and filed under assault
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
Colorado law enforcement reports 350 student sex assaults
Published May 1, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
Man slammed into Denver courtroom wall while shackled takes case in front of federal jury
Published May 1, 2017
and filed under assault
in Civic Center
Body found in northeast Denver Thursday night after report of shots fired
Published April 28, 2017
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Crowd confronts Denver police during arrest of car thieves, several arrested
Published April 28, 2017
and filed under motor vehicle theft, assault
in Five Points
Denver police investigate homicide after man's body is found
Published April 28, 2017
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Denver Council set to approve $265,000 to settle police lawsuits
Published April 28, 2017
and filed under assault
in Union Station
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
Man accused of walking into Denver police substation with rifle, handgun and knife pleads guilty
Published April 27, 2017
and filed under assault
in College View / South Platte
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
Denver crime blotter: No pizza party
Published April 25, 2017
and filed under robbery, assault
in Lincoln Park, Five Points
Man pleads guilty to taking photos up woman’s skirt at Denver Broncos’ game
Published April 25, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Sun Valley
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
Driver who slammed into Denver school bus charged with vehicular assault
Published April 18, 2017
and filed under assault
Denver police arrest carjacking suspect
Published April 18, 2017
and filed under robbery, armed carjacking
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
Denver police sergeant demoted for pointing gun at fellow cop
Published April 14, 2017
and filed under weapon crime
Police release sketch of Capitol Hill sex assault suspect
Published April 14, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in Capitol 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
"Don't make me have to shoot you," a man told a good Samaritan who stopped to help after a crash on I-70 in Denver
Published April 12, 2017
and filed under assault
Violence spiking inside Denver's jails leaves sheriff's department with questions
Published April 11, 2017
and filed under assault
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
Domestic offenders in Colorado are supposed to relinquish their guns, but it doesn't always happen
Published April 8, 2017
and filed under domestic violence, weapon crime
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
Fake Denver plastic surgeon pleads guilty to assault, unauthorized practice of medicine
Published April 7, 2017
and filed under assault
in Athmar Park
Police ask public's help in finding Denver homicide suspect
Published April 6, 2017
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Believe — That's the message Denver police want people to hear when someone reports sexual assault
Published April 5, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
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
Denver police release video of person of interest in attempted sexual assault near East High School
Published April 4, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
in City Park
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 dismisses sexual assault charge against Denver oil tycoon
Published March 31, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
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
Denver shooting victim hospitalized Monday morning
Published March 27, 2017
and filed under assault, serious assault
Denver prosecutors charge 19-year-old man in series of three possibly random, bloody assaults
Published March 27, 2017
and filed under assault, serious assault
in Ruby Hill
University of Denver warns students to be on alert after groping incident near fraternity
Published March 26, 2017
and filed under sexual assault
One seriously wounded, two arrested in east Denver shooting
Published March 22, 2017
and filed under assault, serious assault
in East Colfax
Denver police investigating stabbing report near 16th Street Mall
Published March 22, 2017
and filed under assault, serious assault
in CBD
Denver police search for multiple shooting suspects after victim shot in the foot
Published March 22, 2017
and filed under assault, serious assault
Two men critically wounded in north Denver shooting
Published March 18, 2017
and filed under assault
Man who was washing clothes in storm drain found guilty of assaulting police officer
Published March 16, 2017
and filed under assault
in Platt Park
Double shooting in Denver near George Washington High School
Published March 15, 2017
and filed under assault, serious assault, weapon crime
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
Police: Armed, wanted man shot by Commerce City officer in Denver identified
Published February 22, 2017
and filed under weapon crime
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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