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Recent East Colfax, Denver, news. Updated Mondays. The most recent news about East Colfax was published November 25.

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2024 news

4 boys injured in shooting near Denver art school
Published November 25
and filed under serious assault
in Northeast Park Hill, East Colfax
The worst Denver neighborhoods for residential burglaries so far in 2024
Published October 14
and filed under burglary, burglary of a residence
in DIA, Civic Center, West Colfax, Jefferson Park, Lincoln Park, Washington Park West, City Park West, Five Points, Central Park, East Colfax, Montbello
The worst Denver neighborhoods for violent crime so far in 2024
Published October 7
and filed under violent crime
in Civic Center, DIA, Sun Valley, CBD, Five Points, Union Station, Montbello, Gateway / Green Valley Ranch, Capitol Hill, Central Park, East Colfax
Racist signs targeting migrants, Kamala Harris posted at Denver, Aurora bus stops
Published August 29
in Montclair, South Park Hill, Congress Park, City Park, East Colfax
Man, 28, found dead from a gunshot wound in alley in Denver's East Colfax neighborhood
Published August 18
and filed under homicide, weapon crime, weapon firing
in East Colfax
Two men plead guilty in East Colfax community leader’s killing
Published July 9
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Man dies in morning shooting on East Colfax Avenue in Denver
Published May 12
and filed under homicide, weapon crime, weapon firing
in East Colfax
Denver 19-year-old sentenced for murder of refugee
Published February 6
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax

2023 news

Undercover prostitution sting by Denver police snags investigator for metro DA's office
Published December 19, 2023
and filed under prostitution
in East Colfax
Great-aunt sentenced to 36 years in prison for beating 8-year-old Denver boy to death
Published December 11, 2023
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Man arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder in Regis Motel shooting in Denver
Published October 27, 2023
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Suspect identified in fatal Denver motel shooting on East Colfax
Published October 26, 2023
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Denver suspends license of East Colfax motel due to string of criminal activity
Published September 29, 2023
and filed under drug and alcohol crime
in East Colfax
Security guard at Denver restaurant arrested on first-degree murder after shooting
Published January 11, 2023
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
One killed in stabbing in East Colfax Wednesday night
Published January 5, 2023
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax

2022 news

Police continue search for three men in deadly shooting off Denver's East Colfax Avenue
Published November 2, 2022
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
One killed, five injured in shooting off Denver's East Colfax Avenue that "sounded like a freakin' war"
Published November 1, 2022
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Three people shot in Denver along East Colfax Avenue
Published August 20, 2022
and filed under serious assault
in East Colfax
Bicyclist hit and killed by driver in Denver, who then fled the scene
Published August 10, 2022
and filed under homicide, hit and run
in East Colfax
Denver's East Colfax neighborhood mourns a "remarkable spirit" as family questions response to shooting
Published July 26, 2022
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Woman shot dead in Denver is identified, a community leader, she was a refugee from Burma
Published July 19, 2022
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Denver police investigating four Saturday morning shootings, one woman killed
Published July 16, 2022
and filed under homicide, serious assault
in East Colfax, Lincoln Park, Capitol Hill, Civic Center
Great-aunt arrested on suspicion of murder in 8-year-old Denver boy's death
Published June 4, 2022
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Man shot in Denver is taken to a local hospital where he died
Published May 5, 2022
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
A 14-year-old was shot dead early Friday morning in NE Denver
Published March 18, 2022
and filed under homicide, serious assault
in East Colfax
Man shot dead in Denver on Friday, a juvenile has been arrested as suspect
Published February 11, 2022
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax

2021 news

One man killed, another wounded in Denver shooting
Published November 11, 2021
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
14-year-old boy dies in reported accidental shooting in Denver
Published November 3, 2021
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
One man is dead, another accused of first-degree murder following Denver shooting
Published October 15, 2021
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Three shootings — one fatal — and a stabbing reported overnight in Denver
Published September 18, 2021
and filed under homicide, serious assault
in Clayton, East Colfax, City Park, Athmar Park
A death in the East Colfax neighborhood prompts a homicide investigation
Published September 17, 2021
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Denver DA releases decision letters on fatal police shootings of two armed men
Published August 4, 2021
in East Colfax, Athmar Park, Valverde
One man dead, another injured in Tuesday night shooting in Denver
Published June 9, 2021
and filed under homicide, serious assault
in East Colfax, Montclair, South Park Hill
Four dead in separate overnight shootings and crashes in Denver
Published March 11, 2021
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax, North Park Hill
Man found dead of gunshot wound on East Colfax in Denver is identified
Published February 3, 2021
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax

2020 news

Denver man found shot after car crash identified
Published September 16, 2020
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
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 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
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
One man is dead in a double shooting in Denver
Published June 17, 2020
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
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
Parolee arrested in fatal shooting of woman in Denver
Published May 11, 2020
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Woman shot, killed in East Colfax neighborhood
Published May 9, 2020
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
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

2019 news

Man charged with murder in Denver 7-Eleven stabbing
Published December 4, 2019
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Manager at Denver 7-Eleven accused of fatally stabbing store's owner
Published November 27, 2019
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Denver to pay $500,000 to settle excessive-force claim over violent arrest of couple after police traffic stop
Published September 17, 2019
in East Colfax
Denver homicide detectives investigate shooting death in East Colfax neighborhood
Published September 16, 2019
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Denver man charged in connection to girlfriend's stabbing, shooting
Published August 21, 2019
and filed under homicide, domestic violence
in East Colfax
Denver man in custody in connection with alleged domestic violence death
Published August 13, 2019
and filed under homicide, domestic violence
in East Colfax
Denver police arrest 2 men on first-degree murder charges in connection with separate shootings
Published August 13, 2019
and filed under homicide
in Montbello, East Colfax
April police shooting of 17-year-old was justified, Denver DA announces
Published August 12, 2019
in East Colfax
Woman's death in Denver's Montclair neighborhood investigated as homicide, police say
Published August 12, 2019
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Man killed in East Colfax motel parking lot identified
Published July 5, 2019
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Suspect arrested in auto-pedestrian crash on Denver's East Colfax Avenue
Published July 3, 2019
in East Colfax
Man arrested in fatal shooting on East Colfax Avenue, Denver police say
Published July 3, 2019
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Man shot on East Colfax Avenue in Denver; suspect is in custody, police say
Published July 2, 2019
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Cat stoned to death near east Denver park; authorities ask for information
Published June 7, 2019
in East Colfax
3 carjacking suspects arrested after exchanging gunfire with Denver police
Published April 10, 2019
and filed under robbery, assault, armed carjacking
in East Colfax

2018 news

Man fatally shot in Denver's East Colfax neighborhood Wednesday night identified
Published September 27, 2018
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
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
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
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
Man fatally shot on East Colfax Avenue in Denver is identified
Published February 7, 2018
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Denver Police investigate shooting on East Colfax; 1 arrested
Published January 6, 2018
and filed under serious assault
in East Colfax

2017 news

A driver who t-boned Denver Police Chief Robert White will face multiple charges, including DUI drugs
Published November 30, 2017
and filed under traffic accident, hit and run, dui
in East Colfax
Denver Crime Blotter: Police bust two men selling nearly 100 pounds of marijuana
Published November 20, 2017
and filed under drug and alcohol crime, motor vehicle theft
in Sun Valley, East Colfax
Denver Police Blotter: Resident enraged by his neighbor's band
Published November 6, 2017
in Sloan Lake, East Colfax, Lincoln Park
Denver police chief struck by hit-and-run driver; helped other crash victim, police say
Published September 29, 2017
and filed under traffic accident, hit and run
in East Colfax
Denver Police Blotter: Woman's ex-boyfriend allegedly sets her home on fire
Published September 20, 2017
and filed under arson, burglary
in Cherry Creek, East Colfax, Westwood
Denver police investigate apparent homicide on East Colfax
Published August 28, 2017
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Reward offered in East Colfax sports bar arson case
Published July 28, 2017
and filed under arson
in East Colfax
Denver woman taken to hospital with bullet wound
Published July 12, 2017
and filed under assault
in East Colfax
Denver man gets 42 years in prison for fatal stabbing
Published June 23, 2017
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Denver crime blotter: Dispute ends with broken vacuum
Published May 30, 2017
in Elyria-Swansea, East Colfax, Lincoln Park
Denver shooting victim in critical condition
Published May 25, 2017
and filed under assault
in East Colfax
Body found in northeast Denver Thursday night after report of shots fired
Published April 28, 2017
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Denver police investigate homicide after man's body is found
Published April 28, 2017
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
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
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
One seriously wounded, two arrested in east Denver shooting
Published March 22, 2017
and filed under assault, serious assault
in East Colfax
17-year-old boy wanted on murder charge in fatal northeast Denver stabbing
Published March 2, 2017
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax

2015 news

Denver police arrest man in public housing double homicide; victims ID'd
Published January 12, 2015
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax

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