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2 teens arrested after shooting death of man on RTD bus, victim's family says
DENVER — The daughter of a man shot and killed on a Regional Transportation District bus in January says two teenagers have been arrested in her dad's case. We knew about one of those arrests. A 13-year-old boy was arrested on murder and other charges after the Jan. 27 shooting of Richard Sanchez on a bus near South Federal Boulevard and West Mississippi Avenue. Police said the teen was upset about the victim blocking the aisle with his leg.
Officers shoot, kill 2 suspects following police chase
Police officers shot and killed two suspects, at least one of whom police said had fired shots at them, following a chase in the Denver metro area.Thornton police said the pursuit started early in the morning -- about 2:30 a.m. -- on Tuesday when officers in the southern section of Thornton spotted a car with no plates that looked suspicious. They followed the car for several miles into ultimately into Lakewood. Soon after the chase crossed into Lakewood, police say one of the people in the car that was being chased got out of the vehicle and fired shots at...
Denver dog poisoned by tree at Washington Park
A Denver woman told FOX31 her dog was poisoned after eating brown seeds that fell from a tree at Washington Park. Shaul Turner learned there are more than 3,100 Kentucky coffeetrees throughout the parks system, and they can be dangerous for children, too.
Inside the prayers of a middle manager at a Denver family shelter saving — and turning away — homeless families
Joshua Zielinski, a middle manager at a downtown Denver family homeless shelter, wakes up at 5:30 a.m. at his Arvada home. He hopes to squeeze in time for himself and God before addressing the day’s obligations. Zielinski has gut issues. Maybe from the coffee he once guzzled to stay...
Cost of the migrant crisis: Denver hospitals buckle under volume of patients
Denver, Colorado, a self-described “sanctuary city,” has cared for more than 41,000 illegal immigrants over the past two years. The new arrivals have drained city resources and led to resentment from locals. The same can be said for other blue cities across the United States. This Washington Examiner series, Cost of the Migrant Crisis, will investigate the strain […]
Man forced employees to undress during Thornton robbery, affidavit says
THORNTON, Colo. — A tip to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers helped Thornton Police locate and arrest a man accused of robbing two businesses at knifepoint and forcing several employees to undress. Joseph Chambers was arrested on April 20 at a Chuze Fitness in Westminster after someone called to say...
Chase that ended in Littleton crash began with officers trying to contact woman wanted on warrants
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — A pursuit that began in Englewood and ended in a crash in Littleton on Monday started when the owner of a storage unit called police to alert them about a woman at the business who was wanted on warrants. The owner of Extra Space Storage, at...
Man body slammed by Denver officer plans lawsuit
DENVER — A day after a police officer pleaded guilty to assault for body slamming a man, the victim said he plans to file a lawsuit because of lasting physical injuries and mental health issues. “I didn't want to do anything. I wanted to be in a room, a...
I-70 closure following semi-truck crash
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Interstate 70 closed Tuesday morning after an eastbound semi-truck crossed the median and crashed into another vehicle. Colorado State Patrol (CSP) officials received a call about the crash at 3:20 a.m. A semi-truck driven by a Denver-area resident crossed the median into the westbound lanes and collided with a semi-truck trailer.
Parents shown shown video of attempted kidnapping at school
Parents of students at Black Forest Hills Elementary School met with district leaders Monday to discuss the school's response to an attempted kidnapping. Families were also shown surveillance video of the incident for the first time. "We hope that children embellish a little bit, but the footage there showed exactly what was stated," said Dante White, a school parent. "It was hard. It was really hard." Surveillance footage shows a person police say was Solomon Galligan walking onto school property, approaching students and lunging at a child before falling down. Children are later seen running from the area toward...
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