Colorado police officer fatally attacked, 3 officers wounded after suspect opens fireplace

News

By Linda Ikeji
6 November 2026, 9:23 am

A Colorado police officer misplaced his life, whereas three others sustained accidents in a capturing close to a bus outdoors Denver on Thursday night, November 5.

Lakewood police stated officers responded to a report of a suspicious individual close to the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard round 6:30 p.m., the place they encountered a suspect making an attempt to board a bus.

The suspect opened fireplace on officers, hanging 4 of them, Lakewood Police Public Information Officer John Romero stated throughout a information convention.

“We are very sorry to report that one of those agents has been pronounced dead of their injuries,” Romero stated.

The suspect was shot by police and pronounced lifeless on the scene, Romero stated.

A civilian was additionally injured and transported to a neighborhood hospital.

Police didn’t instantly present particulars in regards to the extent of the accidents or the situations of the three surviving officers.

Authorities stated the suspect was making an attempt to board a Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus when officers approached.

“Within seconds of agents approaching the suspect, the suspect opened fire on our agents,” Romero stated.

Romero additionally delivered an emotional message to the fallen officer’s household:

“We just want the family to know that we love them, that we’re here for them, and Lakewood Police Department is a family, and we will be here for each other.”

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis launched an announcement following the lethal capturing.

“Law enforcement put their lives on the line for our safety every day, and I am heartbroken to learn that a Lakewood Police Agent was killed in the line of duty this evening,” Polis wrote.

“My heart goes out to their family and friends,” he continued. “My thoughts are also with the three agents who are still receiving care at area hospitals, as well as the civilian who was wounded, and I wish them a full and speedy recovery. Thank you to law enforcement who run into danger to keep us safe and to protect our communities.”

Polis stated the Colorado State Patrol was helping on the scene and taking part in a procession from the hospital honoring the fallen officer.

The Jefferson County Critical Incident Response Team is main the investigation into the officer-involved capturing, with help from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.