Lakewood, Colorado officer killed, three wounded in shootout with suspect
The gist
A Lakewood police officer was killed and three others wounded in a shootout with a suspect at West Colfax and Wadsworth.
The suspect and a bystander were also hurt, and the intersection was shut for the investigation.
How it unfolded
- Nov 5, 2026Lakewood police were called to West Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard at about 6:30 p.m. on reports of a suspicious person; the suspect, attempting to board an RTD bus, opened fire on officers and a gunfight ensued.
- Nov 5, 2026One Lakewood Police Department officer was killed and three others wounded; all four were taken to area hospitals, where one died.
- Nov 5, 2026The male suspect was shot by police and killed; a bystander was also hurt.
Key terms
- Regional Transportation District
- The public transit agency providing bus and rail service in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area.
- Colorado State Patrol
- A state police agency of Colorado that enforces traffic laws on highways and guards the state capitol and governor.
Source: Wikipedia