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Investigator says 2 people killed on Denver bike path likely didn't know the shooter
DENVER — Denver Police said they don't have any evidence to suggest that two people who were fatally shot along the South Platte River bike path in September knew the suspect accused of killing them. Tanner Fielder, 32, faces first-degree murder charges for the shootings that killed Jeremy Hutcheson,...
After deadly US 285 semi crash, residents want change
U.S. 285 was reopened Wednesday in both directions on Wednesday after a semitruck jack-knifed and hit five other vehicles, killing a person in one of them. But residents who use the road regularly told FOX31's Vicente Arenas they are concerned about the danger.
Man assaulted by a former Denver police officer during 2023 Nuggets championship files civil rights lawsuit
As Nuggets fans flooded the streets of downtown Denver a year ago to celebrate the Nuggets’ NBA championship, Elijah Smith, a 27-year-old father of four, was among them. He hasn’t been the same since. A viral video shows the moment Smith was body slammed to the concrete headfirst...
Denver police respond to officer involved shooting during stolen motorcycle investigation
Denver Police are investigating an officer involved shooting at 48th Avenue and Jackson Street. Denver Police first reported the shooting at 9 a.m., Monday. Police have advised alternate routes for those with business in the area. Two suspects were arrested and no one was hit by gunfire, according to a...
2 Honduran nationals arrested after attempting to traffic 15K counterfeit fentanyl pills in Charlotte County
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Florida (WBBH) -- Two Honduran nationals were arrested after they traveled from Denver, Colorado, to Charlotte County to sell approximately 15,000 counterfeit fentanyl pills to an undercover agent. According to the State Attorney's Office, Noe Armando Melendez-Amador, 35, and Carlos Damian Acosta-Melendez, 28, were arrested on Friday, and...
3-year-old boy missing from Thornton found safe
THORNTON, Colo. — A 3-year-old boy who was reported missing out of Thornton Tuesday has been found safe, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation said. CBI sent out an Endangered Missing Alert for the boy Tuesday afternoon. They said he may have been with his non-custodial father. CBI said just...
Denver PD license plate readers lead to recovery of stolen vehicles, arrests
The Denver Police Department is more than halfway through installing automated license plate reader cameras, and already the technology has led to the recovery of stolen vehicles and arrests.
Commerce City fight leads to death, first degree murder conviction
An Adams County jury convicted 29-year-old Omar Nieves of first-degree murder for the shooting death of Miguel Antonio Chavez-Eagle, 24, Adams County District Attorney Brian Mason announced. Nieves will serve life in prison without the possibility of parole. He was arrested in 2023 following a shooting in Commerce City. Police...
RV residents seek answers after Denver police shooting
After a suspect ran into a Denver RV for cover from police, those who live in it are hoping to keep their home from becoming evidence. FOX31's Vicente Arenas spoke with the occupants, as well as the police, about the shooting.
2 sentenced in shooting that killed 16-year-old
AURORA, Colorado — Two people have been sentenced after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in connection with a shooting that killed a 16-year-boy at an Aurora hotel in 2022. Ronald Calderon Ramirez, 16, was killed and four other people were injured in the shooting March 9, 2022 at the...
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