Colorado Police Officer Killed, Three Others Wounded in Deadly Exchange Near Denver Bus

An encounter with a suspicious individual near a public transit bus escalated rapidly, resulting in a law enforcement agent's death and injuries to three colleagues and a civilian.

November 6, 2026 · U.S.

Colorado Police Officer Killed, Three Others Wounded in Deadly Exchange Near Denver Bus

A law enforcement officer in Colorado was fatally shot, and three additional officers sustained injuries during an exchange of gunfire on Thursday evening. The incident occurred near a public transit bus just outside Denver, according to official reports.

Authorities from the Lakewood Police Department stated that officers were dispatched to an area near the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard at approximately 6:30 p.m. Responding to a report of a suspicious individual, they encountered a suspect attempting to board a bus.

During a news conference, Lakewood Police Public Information Officer John Romero explained that the suspect initiated gunfire upon the officers, striking four of them.

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