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This is a list of Denver violent crime news from 2018. We have indexed 283 articles written that concerned violent crime in 2018.

Denver homicide suspect arrested in New Mexico
Published December 28, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Cheesman Park
Police identify two victims killed in Saturday shooting
Published December 27, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Windsor
Man dead following shooting in Denver's Montbello neighborhood Sunday
Published December 23, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Denver Police investigating homicide in the 1900 block of E. Colfax
Published December 23, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Cheesman Park
Police arrest suspect in shooting in Denver's Windsor neighborhood
Published December 23, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Windsor
One dead after shooting in Denver's Windsor neighborhood
Published December 22, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Windsor
Man, 26, gets 48-year prison sentence for murder of 28-year-old Denver woman
Published December 21, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Suspect in Saturday killing in northeast Denver held for investigation of first-degree murder
Published December 17, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Man suspected of fatally shooting Denver security guard arrested in Louisiana
Published December 17, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Union Station
"A true hero": Denver police, family remember security guard killed after chasing LoDo shooting suspect
Published December 13, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Union Station
"Our little secret": Lawsuit alleges Denver East High School administrators failed sexual assault victim and protected her rapist
Published December 11, 2018
and filed under sexual assault
in City Park
One dead in Park Hill shooting; Denver police investigating as homicide
Published December 2, 2018
and filed under homicide
in South Park Hill
Enough evidence to try man in Denver triple homicide, judge rules
Published November 30, 2018
and filed under homicide
Suspect in downtown Denver gang shootout charged with first-degree murder, 26 other felonies
Published November 27, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide in Denver crash that killed Uber passenger
Published November 27, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Cheesman Park
Two alleged robbers charged with felony murder for shooting death in Denver's Baker neighborhood
Published November 27, 2018
and filed under homicide, robbery
in Baker
United Nations finds that the deadliest place for women is their home
Published November 26, 2018
and filed under domestic violence
Man ID'd as innocent bystander killed in downtown Denver shootout between rival Crips gang members
Published November 26, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Wrong-way driver was drunk when she killed woman in Denver crash, police say
Published November 26, 2018
and filed under homicide, dui
in Overland
Alabama judge, family were pedestrians hit by car in Park Hill intersection Thanksgiving night
Published November 23, 2018
and filed under homicide, hit and run
in North Park Hill, Northeast Park Hill
Vehicle flees scene after seriously injuring three pedestrians at Park Hill intersection in Denver
Published November 22, 2018
and filed under homicide, hit and run
in North Park Hill, Northeast Park Hill
"Myopic Bandit" suspected in four Denver-area bank robberies
Published November 21, 2018
and filed under robbery, bank robbery
in Cherry Creek
Four innocent bystanders were caught in crossfire between rival Crips gang members in downtown Denver
Published November 21, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Denver man who said wife shot herself convicted of killing her
Published November 21, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Cherry Creek
Police arrest 2 in connection with fatal shootout in downtown Denver
Published November 20, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Louisiana man suspected in multiple murders sentenced to life in prison for killing Denver homeless man
Published November 20, 2018
and filed under homicide
in College View / South Platte
"I saw him": Eyewitness recounts LoDo shooting that left 1 dead, sent four others to hospital
Published November 19, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Man who allegedly beat, strangled elderly man near Denver homeless shelter arrested
Published November 19, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
One man dies on street by homeless shelters in Denver, another arrested by police for investigation of homicide
Published November 18, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Two men arrested on suspicion of murder in fatal shooting in Denver's Baker neighborhood
Published November 14, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Baker
Uber driver pleads not guilty to murder in fatal shooting of passenger on I-25 in Denver
Published November 9, 2018
and filed under homicide
Two burglars who killed Denver resident get lengthy prison terms
Published November 7, 2018
and filed under homicide, burglary
in Southmoor Park
DA charges man with murder in Denver shooting that arose from argument over car dents
Published November 7, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Westwood
Man pleads guilty to stabbing death of 28-year-old woman in Five Points in 2017
Published November 6, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for Montbello murder
Published November 5, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Man shot dead in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood Friday night identified
Published November 5, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Capitol Hill
Homeowner shot and killed man who entered Capitol Hill house, police say
Published November 4, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Capitol Hill
Homicide investigation ongoing in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood Friday night
Published November 2, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Capitol Hill
Man found guilty in 2017 home invasion killing in Denver
Published October 31, 2018
and filed under homicide, burglary
in Southmoor Park
Same man suspected of robbing two banks on Denver's 16th Street Mall in October
Published October 31, 2018
and filed under robbery, bank robbery
in Union Station, CBD
Last of three defendants in 2015 southwest Denver murder sentenced
Published October 30, 2018
and filed under homicide
Argument over car getting dinged preceded fatal shooting in Denver's Westwood neighborhood, police say
Published October 29, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Westwood
Teen shot dead in Denver's Five Points area is identified
Published October 24, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Coroner ID's victim of Sunday night Denver shooting as 23-year-old man; no suspect in custody
Published October 22, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Clayton
Denver police sergeant accused of beating teen with baton has long history of excessive-force complaints
Published October 19, 2018
and filed under assault
in College View / South Platte
Bank robber strikes Denver's 16th Street Mall; police seek help identifying suspect
Published October 19, 2018
and filed under robbery, bank robbery
in Union Station
Denver police sergeant arrested on suspicion of assault in "use of force" incident
Published October 18, 2018
and filed under assault
in College View / South Platte
VIDEO: 3 Denver officers cleared in shooting death of man who was mistaken for escaped inmate
Published October 16, 2018
and filed under homicide
A wayward arrow, a fighting gesture and a shoving match land Denver Sheriff Department deputies in trouble
Published October 15, 2018
and filed under public fighting
Denver man convicted of second-degree murder in July 2017 fight where victim died on sidewalk
Published October 12, 2018
and filed under homicide, public fighting
in Sunnyside
Democratic leader in Colorado House charged with domestic violence twice in past two decades
Published October 9, 2018
and filed under domestic violence
Unpaid drug debt motive in Denver murder of three homeless individuals, affidavit states
Published October 9, 2018
and filed under homicide
Denver police investigate Friday shooting in Lincoln Park as homicide after victim dies
Published October 8, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Lincoln Park
Denver man charged with first-degree murder in death of girlfriend’s 3-year-old son
Published October 4, 2018
and filed under homicide
Denver man charged with first-degree murder in Sunnyside shooting death
Published October 3, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Sunnyside
Man fatally shot in Denver's Barnum West neighborhood Wednesday night
Published October 3, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Barnum West
Denver driver sentenced to prison for fatal drunken driving crash
Published October 2, 2018
and filed under homicide, hit and run
Denver police release photographs of 2 suspects in Friday LoDo shootings that left one dead
Published October 1, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Union Station
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in northeast Denver
Published September 29, 2018
and filed under homicide
in DIA
Judge upholds murder charge against Uber driver accused of fatally shooting passenger on I-25 in Denver
Published September 28, 2018
and filed under homicide
in University, University Park, Washington Park, Cory-Merrill
Man fatally shot Friday morning on Market Street in LoDo identified as 28-year-old security guard
Published September 28, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Union Station
Early-morning LoDo shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 critically injured
Published September 28, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Union Station
Denver man sentenced to 40 years in prison for fatal South Park Hill shooting
Published September 28, 2018
and filed under homicide
Denver man arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder in death of girlfriend's 3-year-old son
Published September 27, 2018
and filed under homicide
Man fatally shot in Denver's East Colfax neighborhood Wednesday night identified
Published September 27, 2018
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Teen arrested in fatal shooting of 20-year-old woman in Denver
Published September 26, 2018
and filed under homicide
Suspects shoot at police, carjack woman in Denver International Airport parking lot
Published September 26, 2018
and filed under robbery, armed carjacking
in DIA
39 homeless people died by homicide in Denver over the past decade. More than a dozen of those cases remain unsolved
Published September 18, 2018
and filed under homicide
"It's absolutely horrifying": Denver gang leaders arming younger recruits to carry out deadly vendettas.
Published September 14, 2018
and filed under robbery, homicide
in Cole
Denver officer won't be charged in fatal shooting of 7-Eleven robbery suspect
Published September 12, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Capitol Hill
Man charged with murder in connection with killing of three Denver homeless people
Published September 11, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Washington Park West
Carjackers crash stolen vehicle through garage door in Denver, 1 hospitalized
Published September 11, 2018
and filed under robbery, armed carjacking
in Villa Park
Denver coroner rules 88-year-old woman's death a homicide due to neglectful care
Published September 10, 2018
and filed under homicide
Woman fatally shot in Denver's Sunnyside neighborhood identified
Published September 10, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Sunnyside
Denver police identify teen killed in Park Hill homicide; ask for public's help in solving case
Published September 10, 2018
and filed under homicide
in North Park Hill
Denver McDonald's murderer sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing teen
Published September 10, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Athmar Park
Denver police seek man suspected of killing woman Friday night in Sunnyside neighborhood
Published September 8, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Sunnyside
Denver police investigating apparent homicides in Park Hill, Sunnyside neighborhoods
Published September 7, 2018
and filed under homicide
in North Park Hill, Sunnyside
Man arrested in connection with triple homicide near Denver light rail station
Published September 6, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Washington Park West
Denver police arrest man in connection with killing, setting man on fire
Published August 27, 2018
and filed under arson, homicide
Louisiana man convicted of murdering homeless Denver man living in tent by South Platte River
Published August 24, 2018
and filed under homicide
in College View / South Platte
Man with long criminal history convicted of 56-year-old's 2017 murder in southwest Denver
Published August 23, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Ruby Hill, Mar Lee
Homicide investigation underway in southeast Denver near JFK park
Published August 22, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Kennedy
Denver police looking for couple accused of skimming ATMs in Denver and west metro area
Published August 22, 2018
and filed under robbery
Hit-and-run killed pedestrian in southwest Denver
Published August 18, 2018
and filed under homicide, hit and run
in College View / South Platte
Denver woman pleads guilty in head-on, wrong-way crash that killed a father and son
Published August 16, 2018
and filed under homicide, drug and alcohol crime, dui
Elderly Denver man struck by bullet in possible drive-by shooting
Published August 15, 2018
and filed under assault
in University Park
Teen girl accused of killing Montbello boy identified; to be charged as an adult
Published August 14, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Denver police ask public's help, seek tips in fatal shootings of 3 homeless victims on South Broadway
Published August 14, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Washington Park West
Denver coroner ID's victims of triple homicide, says they were shot to death
Published August 13, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Washington Park West
16-year-old girl faces charges as adult in death of her 7-year-old nephew at their Montbello home
Published August 13, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Denver police ramp up outreach to homeless community as triple homicide investigation continues
Published August 11, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Washington Park West
Man in demonic clown costume, bladed glove gets 42 years in prison for fatally slashing man outside Torchy's Tacos
Published August 10, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Civic Center
16-year-old suspect held without bond in connection with Montbello boy's death
Published August 9, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Three Denver police officers cleared in fatal shooting of armed fugitive on East Colfax
Published August 9, 2018
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Two men, one woman killed in south Denver triple homicide appear to have been homeless, police say
Published August 9, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Washington Park West
Teen girl arrested in death of 7-year-old Montbello boy whose body was found "intentionally concealed" inside family home
Published August 8, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
“He was always happy”: More than 200 gather at Montbello school to celebrate life of 7-year-old boy found dead
Published August 8, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Police leave family home of 7-year-old Montbello boy found dead as death investigation continues
Published August 8, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Walking while drunk is no joke: Thousands of drunken pedestrians die each year in traffic accidents
Published August 6, 2018
and filed under drug and alcohol crime, traffic accident, homicide
Man charged in connection with July hit-and-run death of elderly pedestrian
Published August 3, 2018
and filed under hit and run, traffic accident, homicide
Three Denver Sheriff Department deputies were injured by inmate at downtown jail
Published August 1, 2018
and filed under assault
in Civic Center
Colorado ranks No. 2 in the nation for road rage fatalities
Published August 1, 2018
and filed under traffic accident, homicide
Tractor driver accused of leading police on chase through downtown Denver warns against going off mental health medications
Published July 31, 2018
and filed under traffic accident, motor vehicle theft, assault
in City Park, City Park West, Five Points, Union Station, Congress Park
Mother, wife of man accused of initiating downtown Denver tractor chase say they repeatedly asked police for help
Published July 31, 2018
and filed under traffic accident, motor vehicle theft, assault
in City Park, City Park West, Five Points, Union Station, Congress Park
Denver man charged with murder after allegedly shooting man in forehead
Published July 31, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Northeast Park Hill
I-25 Uber shooting victim was intoxicated, autopsy shows
Published July 30, 2018
and filed under homicide
in University, University Park, Washington Park, Cory-Merrill
Man dies after Northeast Park Hill stabbing
Published July 30, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Northeast Park Hill
Denver police ID man shot dead Saturday, seek help
Published July 29, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Hampden
One man dead after early-morning shooting; Denver police searching for two suspects
Published July 28, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Hampden
Tractor driver charged with biting dog, stealing vehicles in slow-speed chase through Denver
Published July 27, 2018
and filed under traffic accident, motor vehicle theft, assault
in City Park, City Park West, Five Points, Union Station, Congress Park
Woman charged with murder in shooting outside Denver doughnut shop
Published July 27, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Lincoln Park
"I thought that this could be the end": Littleton woman dragged by a rope into the woods, sexually assaulted
Published July 26, 2018
and filed under sexual assault, rape
Woman charged in Denver light rail stabbing
Published July 25, 2018
and filed under assault
in CBD
Denver man pleads guilty to murder, sentencing scheduled for November
Published July 25, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Photo of downtown Denver tractor chase suspect released by police
Published July 24, 2018
and filed under traffic accident, motor vehicle theft, assault
in City Park, City Park West, Five Points, Union Station, Congress Park
Suspect in custody following Monday shooting in Denver's Northeast Park Hill neighborhood
Published July 24, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Northeast Park Hill
Denver tractor chase suspect may have committed other crimes that night, police say
Published July 23, 2018
and filed under traffic accident, motor vehicle theft, assault
in City Park, City Park West, Five Points, Union Station, Congress Park
Denver police arrest woman in connection with early-morning fatal shooting
Published July 23, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Lincoln Park
Driver in downtown Denver tractor chase identified by police
Published July 22, 2018
and filed under traffic accident, motor vehicle theft, assault
in City Park, City Park West, Five Points, Union Station, Congress Park
Tractor rampages through downtown Denver in police pursuit that ends with driver in custody
Published July 20, 2018
and filed under traffic accident, motor vehicle theft, assault
in City Park, City Park West, Five Points, Union Station, Congress Park
Woman arrested in connection with stabbing aboard RTD light-rail train in downtown Denver
Published July 20, 2018
and filed under assault
in CBD
Two teenagers charged in Lakewood Uber shooting, Denver Lyft carjacking
Published July 19, 2018
and filed under robbery, armed carjacking
Two people stabbed on light-rail train in downtown Denver
Published July 19, 2018
and filed under assault, serious assault
in CBD
Juvenile charged with first-degree murder in fatal Denver alley shooting
Published July 17, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Cole
Three men plead guilty to murder in deadly Denver home invasion robbery
Published July 16, 2018
and filed under homicide, robbery
in Overland
Four people injured in Sunday morning shooting in Denver
Published July 15, 2018
and filed under serious assault, weapon crime
Denver man gets 60 years in prison for strangling his wife to death
Published July 13, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Central Park
19-year-old charged with murder in Denver home invasion pleads guilty
Published July 10, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Southmoor Park
Teen high school student jumped, fatally stabbed on East Colfax Avenue in Denver
Published July 3, 2018
and filed under homicide
in North Capitol Hill
One dead, two injured after shooting in a Denver alley
Published July 1, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Cole
Denver woman sexually assaulted at gunpoint near Bear Creek bike path
Published June 29, 2018
and filed under sexual assault
in Harvey Park South
Man in demonic clown costume convicted of slashing man with a knife
Published June 26, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Civic Center
Denver DA seeks dismissal of sexual assault charges against son of former Mayor Wellington Webb
Published June 22, 2018
and filed under sexual assault
Family of man killed by Uber driver accuses company of negligence
Published June 20, 2018
and filed under homicide
in University, University Park, Washington Park, Cory-Merrill
Officer-involved shooting following robbery at Colfax 7-Eleven took all of 10 seconds, police say
Published June 18, 2018
and filed under homicide, robbery, assault
in Capitol Hill
Denver coroner identifies 29-year-old man killed in officer-involved shooting at Colfax Avenue
Published June 15, 2018
and filed under homicide, robbery, assault
in Capitol Hill
Suspect in Denver officer-involved shooting dies; officer suffered serious gunshot wound
Published June 14, 2018
and filed under homicide, robbery, assault
in Capitol Hill
Man charged with vehicular homicide while intoxicated for Denver crash that killed passenger
Published June 14, 2018
and filed under homicide, dui
Denver officer shot in leg responding to reported robbery at E. Colfax 7-Eleven; suspect in "grave condition"
Published June 13, 2018
and filed under homicide, robbery, assault
in Capitol Hill
Dancing FBI agent charged in nightclub shooting allowed to leave Colorado on bond
Published June 13, 2018
and filed under weapon firing, assault
in Five Points
Denver police officer will not face criminal charges for killing man with two shotgun blasts
Published June 12, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Ruby Hill
Dancing FBI agent charged with assault after dropping gun during backflip
Published June 12, 2018
and filed under weapon firing, assault
in Five Points
16-year-old wanted on a first-degree murder warrant in Denver
Published June 12, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Denver police investigate after man shot near Coors Field
Published June 11, 2018
and filed under assault
in Five Points
Denver detectives investigate Montbello homicide
Published June 8, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Denver Uber driver who allegedly shot passenger last week charged with first-degree murder
Published June 7, 2018
and filed under homicide
in University, University Park, Washington Park, Cory-Merrill
Two more security guards charged in man's assault in Denver Union Station
Published June 7, 2018
and filed under assault
in Union Station
Teen charged with two counts of murder, one count of attempted murder in Villa Park triple shooting
Published June 6, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Villa Park
Family of Uber driver says he fatally shot passenger on I-25 to protect himself
Published June 6, 2018
and filed under homicide
in University, University Park, Washington Park, Cory-Merrill
Landscaper charged with murder in fatal stabbing of elderly Denver man
Published June 6, 2018
and filed under homicide, robbery
in Globeville
Denver woman gets 24-year-prison term for stabbing death of boyfriend
Published June 5, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Police ID man allegedly shot to death by Uber driver on I-25 early Friday morning
Published June 1, 2018
and filed under homicide
in University, University Park, Washington Park, Cory-Merrill
18-year-old being held for investigation in Denver triple shooting
Published June 1, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Villa Park
Denver DA charges man with two counts of murder in stabbing death of security guard
Published May 31, 2018
and filed under homicide
in CBD
Landscaper accused in deadly slashing of 77-year-old man's throat
Published May 31, 2018
and filed under homicide, robbery
in Globeville
Man accused in Denver fatal stabbing was released from Arapahoe County jail four days before attack despite new charge
Published May 30, 2018
and filed under homicide
in CBD
Security guard at Denver Union Station arrested after allegedly beating man in bathroom
Published May 30, 2018
and filed under assault
in Union Station
Two men are dead, another is in critical condition after triple shooting in Denver's Villa Park neighborhood
Published May 30, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Villa Park
Man arrested in hate-related stabbings of two gay men outside Denver nightclub
Published May 29, 2018
and filed under assault
in Capitol Hill
Man fatally stabbed in Denver Performing Arts Complex garage was security guard
Published May 29, 2018
and filed under homicide
in CBD
Failed Denver police traffic stop for no plates leads to crash leaving 1 woman dead and 2 people hospitalized
Published May 27, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Barnum
Murder suspect arrested in connection with DCPA parking garage death
Published May 27, 2018
and filed under homicide
in CBD
Man sentenced up to 12 years in prison for two armed robberies of same Denver pot shop
Published May 25, 2018
and filed under robbery
in Hale
Denver Performing Arts Complex garage reopens as police continue homicide investigation
Published May 25, 2018
and filed under homicide
in CBD
Ringleader of Denver crime syndicate escapes from Golden minimum-security prison
Published May 22, 2018
and filed under burglary, robbery
Denver man who killed neighbor after drunken fight on New Year's Day sentenced
Published May 22, 2018
and filed under homicide, public fighting
Denver DA calls police shooting involving son and elderly father a "great tragedy"
Published May 22, 2018
and filed under homicide
in University Hills
Woman was driving drunk in fatal Denver car crash, according to charges
Published May 18, 2018
and filed under homicide
Man who allegedly fired gunshots at Denver police mobile command post charged with six counts of attempted murder
Published May 11, 2018
and filed under serious assault
in Ruby Hill, Mar Lee
Denver police officer charged with beating handcuffed suspect in bar basement
Published May 11, 2018
and filed under assault
in Union Station
Denver police respond to double shooting in Capitol Hill
Published May 7, 2018
and filed under serious assault
in Capitol Hill
DA says meth-fueled driver struck and killed motorcyclist, then took off running
Published May 4, 2018
and filed under homicide, hit and run, drug and alcohol crime
in Globeville
22-year-old man identified as Denver murder victim
Published May 3, 2018
and filed under homicide
in DIA
Denver's rising homicide numbers in 2018 are being driven by gun violence
Published May 3, 2018
and filed under homicide
Denver man gets 18 years in prison for killing his friend after they arm wrestled on Christmas Day
Published May 1, 2018
and filed under homicide
Son of former Denver mayor charged with seven counts of sex assault on a child
Published April 30, 2018
and filed under sexual assault
Man killed by Denver police on East Colfax was a fugitive wanted in connection with robberies
Published April 27, 2018
and filed under bank robbery, homicide
in South Park Hill, Montclair, East Colfax
Denver man suspected of sexually assaulting child in woman's public restroom in Centennial
Published April 25, 2018
and filed under sexual assault
Elderly woman's death ruled a homicide because she suffered from neglect, Denver coroner says
Published April 25, 2018
and filed under homicide
Armed suspect killed in officer-involved shooting on East Colfax during rush hour, police say
Published April 25, 2018
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
East High School staffers, including former principal, charged with failing to report alleged rape of student
Published April 17, 2018
and filed under sexual assault
in City Park
Denver police seeking man suspected of attempted sex assault at Garfield Lake Park
Published April 15, 2018
and filed under sexual assault
in Mar Lee
Highland Tavern regulars, neighbors hold vigil for slain local barkeep known for his intelligence, boisterous laugh
Published April 15, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Highland
Female inmate used as "human bait" in Denver prison sex assault sting but perpetrator was not charged, lawsuit says
Published April 12, 2018
and filed under sexual assault
Police suspect same armed robber in Denver carjacking, Westminster store robbery
Published April 12, 2018
and filed under robbery, armed carjacking
in Baker
Man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder after his first trial ended with a hung jury
Published April 11, 2018
and filed under homicide
Two men sentenced to prison for string of Denver robberies, including two banks, a fast food restaurant and an adult-themed store
Published April 11, 2018
and filed under robbery, bank robbery
in Central Park
Three suspects arrested in random Edgewater homicide near Sloan's Lake
Published April 10, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Sloan Lake
Edgewater police locate suspects in Sloan's Lake slaying
Published April 8, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Sloan Lake
Man, 28, fatally stabbed at Denver business Thursday night; his killer is at large
Published April 6, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Central Park
Denver police identify man arrested in early morning LoDo crime spree
Published April 4, 2018
and filed under burglary, robbery
in Union Station
Former state employee convicted of taking thousands of "upskirt" photos and videos in Denver
Published April 3, 2018
and filed under sexual assault
in CBD
LoDo apartment owner shot at knife-wielding burglary suspect during robbery spree near Larimer Square
Published April 3, 2018
and filed under burglary, robbery
in Union Station
Guns now responsible for largest share of U.S. homicides in over 80 years, federal data show
Published April 2, 2018
and filed under homicide
Denver police continue search for Mauricio Venzor-Gonzalez, who was being held on attempted murder charges, more than a week after his escape
Published March 29, 2018
and filed under serious assault
Accused Denver 7-Eleven slasher charged
Published March 28, 2018
and filed under serious assault
in North Capitol Hill
Englewood teen convicted in murder of popular Denver chef
Published March 26, 2018
and filed under homicide
Man fatally shot in Lincoln Park neighborhood Wednesday night identified
Published March 22, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Lincoln Park
Denver police investigate overnight homicide in Sunnyside neighborhood
Published March 22, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Sunnyside
Denver police investigate homicide in Lincoln Park neighborhood
Published March 22, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Lincoln Park
Denver police shot man who was wrongly identified as jail escapee
Published March 22, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Northeast Park Hill
Michael Marshall's death was "unacceptable at every single level," say Denver city council members
Published March 21, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Civic Center
DA clears Denver police officer who shot bank robber on the 16th Street Mall
Published March 21, 2018
and filed under homicide, bank robbery
in CBD
Fatal shooting victim in west Denver identified as a teenager
Published March 20, 2018
and filed under homicide
One of two suspects shot by Denver police in search for escaped inmate dies
Published March 20, 2018
and filed under homicide
Michael Marshall's family feels "angry and devastated" by findings in report on 2015 jail death
Published March 19, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Civic Center
A Denver sheriff's deputy was suspended for his role in inmate Michael Marshall's death. Why was he also nominated for a life-saving award?
Published March 19, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Civic Center
Denver police investigating West Colfax shooting as homicide
Published March 18, 2018
and filed under homicide
Denver coroner releases name of stabbing victim
Published March 16, 2018
and filed under homicide
in CBD
2 stabbed near Coors Field early Monday morning
Published March 12, 2018
and filed under serious assault
in Union Station
Denver sheriff admits mistake in releasing ICE fugitive charged with I-70 vehicular homicide
Published March 12, 2018
and filed under dui, homicide
Two men shot, one fatally, in Denver
Published March 12, 2018
and filed under homicide, serious assault
in Harvey Park, Harvey Park South
Denver officials identify DUI homicide suspect, driver killed in crash on Quebec Street
Published March 12, 2018
and filed under dui, homicide
Former Denver daycare provider sentenced to 10 years in prison for child's death
Published March 9, 2018
and filed under homicide
Pair who robbed, killed victim at RTD light rail station sentenced to prison
Published March 9, 2018
and filed under homicide, robbery
in Villa Park
Woman, 40, sentenced to 20 years in prison for Denver vehicular homicide DUI
Published March 9, 2018
and filed under dui, homicide
in Westwood, Athmar Park
Denver man strangled wife after she discovered his affair with a woman he met on Tinder, affidavit says
Published March 5, 2018
and filed under homicide
Bank robber in Denver, clad in blue, carried a black Batman backpack
Published March 5, 2018
and filed under robbery, bank robbery
Last defendant in botched Elyria Swansea marijuana heist that led to murder pleads guilty
Published March 2, 2018
and filed under homicide, robbery
in Elyria-Swansea
Denver teen kills 37-year-old ex-girlfriend, before shooting himself
Published March 1, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Westwood
Former church youth pastor had alleged sexual affair with 17-year-old girl
Published February 28, 2018
and filed under sexual assault
Double-fatal shooting, a murder-suicide, is being investigated in Denver
Published February 28, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Westwood
Former Parker youth pastor arrested by Denver police as child sex assault suspect
Published February 27, 2018
and filed under sexual assault
3 plead guilty in botched marijuana robbery that led to Denver man's murder
Published February 27, 2018
and filed under homicide, robbery
in Elyria-Swansea
Man on the run from Denver murder charges since 2013 extradited from Mexico
Published February 26, 2018
and filed under homicide
DA formally charges man in connection with the stabbing of a mother in her downtown Denver loft
Published February 23, 2018
and filed under homicide
in CBD
Two people shot in southwest Denver; one suspect in custody, one at large
Published February 20, 2018
and filed under serious assault
Denver police investigating after man shot Tuesday morning
Published February 20, 2018
and filed under serious assault
in Montbello
Two victims who died at scene of suspected DUI traffic crash in Denver identified
Published February 20, 2018
and filed under dui, homicide
Driver suspected of DUI in double-fatal crash in Denver
Published February 19, 2018
and filed under dui, homicide
Man shot in leg in Montbello neighborhood
Published February 18, 2018
and filed under assault
in Montbello
Police arrest homeless man in connection with the stabbing of a mother in her downtown loft
Published February 17, 2018
and filed under homicide
in CBD
Denver man arrested, charged with murder in the 2015 death of his wife
Published February 16, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Hampden South
Shooting in Highlands closes West 30th Avenue between Vallejo and Umatilla
Published February 16, 2018
and filed under assault
in Highland
Police suspect homeless man in stabbing death of woman in downtown Denver loft
Published February 16, 2018
and filed under homicide
in CBD
Father and son in fatal Denver shootings are identified by coroner
Published February 15, 2018
and filed under homicide
in University Hills
Police: Man in Denver fatally shoots his 86-year-old father, officer fires killing the son
Published February 14, 2018
and filed under homicide
in University Hills
Police investigating homicide after woman found dead in Denver home
Published February 14, 2018
and filed under homicide
in CBD
A mother called Denver police for help with her son. He ended up being shot to death.
Published February 9, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Ruby Hill
2017 tied for Denver’s deadliest year in a decade — and the 13 homicides since Jan. 1 have the city on a record pace
Published February 9, 2018
and filed under homicide
Colorado wants to know why some marijuana users choose to drive while stoned
Published February 9, 2018
and filed under drug and alcohol crime, dui, homicide
Man charged in connection with shooting at Green Valley Ranch King Soopers on Sunday
Published February 8, 2018
and filed under assault
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Police justified in June shooting of women involved in Littleton carjacking, Denver DA says
Published February 7, 2018
and filed under robbery, homicide, armed carjacking
Man fatally shot on East Colfax Avenue in Denver is identified
Published February 7, 2018
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
175 Colorado law enforcement officers have been shot and killed since 1869
Published February 7, 2018
and filed under homicide
Man shot by police in southwest Denver is identified
Published February 7, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Ruby Hill
Shooting in south Denver sends 2 men to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries
Published February 6, 2018
and filed under serious assault
in College View / South Platte
Second teen arrested in Montbello triple shooting that killed two
Published February 6, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Suspect armed with knife shot dead by Denver police
Published February 6, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Ruby Hill
A teen shot by police charged with assaulting Denver police officer
Published February 5, 2018
and filed under robbery, assault
in Montbello
Boy, 17, among two killed in triple shooting Saturday in Montbello
Published February 5, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Man found shot in Green Valley Ranch King Soopers; suspect arrested
Published February 4, 2018
and filed under assault
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Denver police investigate double homicide, a third has critical injuries
Published February 3, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
University of Denver advises residents to stay inside on report of man exposing himself
Published February 2, 2018
and filed under sexual assault
in University
Denver police seek help in solving Tuesday homicide downtown
Published January 31, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Denver man who said wife shot herself charged with killing her
Published January 29, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Cherry Creek
Man sentenced for murder of Denver rapper Boss Goodie
Published January 29, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Two men dead after early shooting in East Denver; woman in critical condition
Published January 28, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Washington Virginia Vale
Suspect fired into Colfax bar early Saturday morning in one of three overnight shootings
Published January 27, 2018
and filed under serious assault
in West Colfax
Two suspects held on first-degree murder warrants in Denver fatal shooting
Published January 26, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Westwood
Denver police officer shoots, wounds suspect in northeast Denver
Published January 26, 2018
and filed under robbery, homicide
in Montbello, Athmar Park
Man who killed armed RTD security officer outside Union Station sent to prison for life
Published January 25, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Union Station
Denver man accused of fatally shooting wife claimed she killed herself, arrest affidavit says
Published January 24, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Virginia Village
Suspect in Denver homicide arrested, held on suspicion of first-degree murder
Published January 22, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Virginia Village
Denver auditor says sheriff could do more to reduce violence inside the downtown jail
Published January 22, 2018
and filed under violent crime
in Civic Center
Day care provider pleads guilty to child abuse negligence in death of toddler
Published January 19, 2018
and filed under homicide
Man fatally shot in Denver on Sunday evening identified
Published January 16, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Athmar Park
Denver police investigating homicide on South Federal Boulevard
Published January 14, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Athmar Park
State education department employee allegedly "upskirted" 26 coworkers, nearly 100 others
Published January 10, 2018
and filed under sexual assault
in CBD
Denver police seek two suspects in shooting in Cole neighborhood
Published January 10, 2018
and filed under serious assault
in Cole
Man charged in shooting death outside Denver strip club
Published January 9, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Valverde
"It just feels so unreal," RiNo shooting victim's son says of father's death
Published January 8, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Denver Police ask for help in solving double homicide in RiNo neighborhood
Published January 6, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Denver Police investigate shooting on East Colfax; 1 arrested
Published January 6, 2018
and filed under serious assault
in East Colfax
Fatal shooting of man at RTD by security guards justified, Denver DA rules
Published January 5, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Villa Park
Denver police investigate man's stabbing death as homicide
Published January 5, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Barnum
Denver coroner releases identity of man killed outside strip club on New Year's Eve
Published January 4, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Valverde
Denver police arrest 3 carjackers after slamming into stolen car
Published January 4, 2018
and filed under robbery, armed carjacking
in Berkeley
Denver man arrested after leading officers on vehicle chase in Brighton, police say
Published January 4, 2018
and filed under domestic violence
Man charged with first-degree murder in shooting death of 17-year-old girl in Green Valley Ranch
Published January 3, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Grandmother sentenced to 7 years for child abuse causing serious injury
Published January 2, 2018
and filed under violent crime
Denver police arrest man in New Year's Eve shooting death outside strip club
Published January 1, 2018
and filed under homicide
in Valverde

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