Lakewood, Colorado police investigate officer-involved shooting near Colfax and Wadsworth
The gist
Lakewood police are investigating an officer-involved shooting near West Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard, with a weapon reported on an RTD bus.
The number of officers shot is unconfirmed, and the intersection is closed.
How it unfolded
- Nov 5, 2026 19:10Lakewood police posted that they were investigating an officer-involved shooting near West Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard and asked people to avoid the area.
- Nov 5, 2026RTD told FOX31/KDVR that an incident involving a weapon happened on one of its buses and confirmed Lakewood police were on scene.
- Nov 5, 2026Witness Patrick Dickman told CBS Colorado he heard 13 shots while inside the Easy Pawn, said a car rear-ended an RTD bus, that officers surrounded the back of the bus and fired into it, and that he saw about five ambulances leave.
Key terms
- RTD
- The public transit agency providing bus and rail service in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area.
Source: Wikipedia