Two people were injured Monday in a hit-and-run crash involving three autos at South Havana Street and East Yale Avenue in Denver, police said. The victims were transported to hospital. Police released no other information.
Medics treated one person at the scene. [Photos: South Metro Fire]
A motorcycle rider was killed in a collision with an auto Sunday in Fort Collins.
The afternoon accident occurred at the intersection of Lorien Lane and South College Avenue.
"The collision involved a 1996 Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a 2005 Nissan Sentra," police said. "The motorcycle rider, an adult male, was ejected from the motorcycle."
The rider was pronounced dead at hospital. There were no other casualties.
"The investigation to this point has revealed that the Harley-Davidson was travelling northbound on College Avenue, and the Nissan was exiting the apartment complex on Lorien Lane and began to go northbound," police said.
Two people fled on foot from the scene of a three-vehicle crash in northeast Denver on Sunday.
Another person was seriously injured in the wreck in the vicinity of North Crown Boulevard and East Andrews Avenue, according to police.
No other information was released.
A person was shot Sunday in the vicinity of West 14th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard in Denver, police said. They were transported to hospital. Police released no other information.
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Denver police reported a person was stabbed Sunday on South Federal Boulevard - but later determined the victim was a burglary suspect cut breaking a window.
Police identified the suspect as Leonel Carrillo Funez, 49, who was detained for investigation of Felony Menacing and First-Degree Burglary.
No one else was hurt in the bizarre incident. Funez was transported to hospital from the crime scene in the 3000-block of South Federal.
"It was determined the suspect was the person injured after he broke a window after threatening the victim," police said Monday.
[Photo: Pueblo County Sheriff]
A person was shot and killed in northeast Denver overnight.
The crime occurred in the in the 19000-block of East 49th Avenue late Wednesday and homicide detectives were attempting identify a suspect, according to police.
No other details were released.
If you have information, call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers (720) 913-7867.
Chick adds: "This past week has taken a major toll on us financially." Campo - population about 100 - is located in Baca County, in far southeastern Colorado, and monetary donations can be mailed to: Campo Volunteer Fire Department PO Box 116 Campo, CO 81029 [Images: Campo Fire]
[Photo: South Metro Fire]
[Photo: Grand County Sheriff]
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A five-vehicle crash claimed a life early Wednesday in Commerce City.
Several people were transported to hospital, according to Commerce City police.
The alleged at-fault driver, age 20, faces charges of vehicular homicide and driving under the influence, police said.
The accident occurred in the 11900-block of Highway 85 and shut down all lanes of traffic.
A body was discovered in an abandoned building near the Ludlow Massacre Memorial and the "circumstances surrounding the death appear to be suspicious," the Colorado Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday.
A visitor discovered the body at the site, which is 15 miles north of Trinidad, on May 17, and authorities identified deceased as James Hedges, 46, of Trinidad. The building is located near Country Road 44 and County Road 61.5.
The memorial honors 20 or so people - men, woman, and children - killed at the site in April 1914 during the Colorado Coalfield War between striking miners, the Colorado National Guard and company security forces in April 1914.
If you have information, contact the CBI or the Las Animas County Sheriff's Office (719) 846-2211, extension 7.
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An auto crashed into a house overnight in Denver, police said Tuesday.
The accident occurred in the vicinity of West 10th Avenue and North Perry Street and "at least" were transported to hospital, a police spokesperson said.
No other information was released.
Reunited, they waddled off on May 8.
[Photo: Springfield Fire Department]
A pedestrian died after being struck by a light train in the vicinity of North Quebec Street and Smith Road, police said early Monday. No other information was released.
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A motorist died Sunday in a two-vehicle crash on I-25 in Denver.
They were pronounced dead at the scene of the wreck in the northbound HOV lane of the interstate at 20th Street, according to police.
Another person was transported to hospital with serious injuries, police said.
In a separate incident, a scooter rider was seriously injured in a collision with an auto Saturday at 13th Avenue and Holly Street in Denver.
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A youth was arrested as a suspect in the stabbing of another youth in northeast Denver, police said Sunday.
The stabbing occurred overnight in the 5300-block of North Elkhart Street and the victim was transported to the hospital, police said.
The suspect faces charges first-degree assault, police said.
911 calls indicated "10-20 people were actively fighting" and the first deputies on the scene called for backup after they encountered "a large, intoxicated crowd," officials said. One deputy was assaulted but not seriously injured while trying to make an arrest. Blanca Marquez-Nino, 40, was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault on a peace officer and obstructing a peace officer, officials said. Carlos Renteria, 26, was arrested on suspicion of "weapon-prohibited use-drunk with a gun" and reckless endangerment. Renteria "had allegedly gone to a location south of where the party was taking place and fired off several rounds with a pistol," officials said. "This angered the homeowners and they allegedly disarmed Renteria, cleared the gun, and kicked Renteria off their property. "Renteria allegedly reentered the homeowner’s property and instigated a physical fight. Renteria then left the residence on foot" but was located by a drone." officials said.
A person was stabbed Thursday in the 1500-block of North High Street in Denver, police said. They were transported to hospital. Police were seeking a suspect. No other information was released.
[Photo: Arapahoe County Sheriff]
A student packing a loaded gun was chased, tackled and arrested Wednesday at Overland High School in Aurora. No shots were fired. No injuries were reported. The student faces weapons charges. At about 8:40 a.m., the student, age 16, "was spotted with a gun while in the hallways of the high school," police said. "Someone noticed the weapon, shouted out to alert staff members who then chased after the teen and tackled him to the ground."
A school resource officer detained the youth and recovered the "loaded weapon," and the school on East Jewell Avenue was locked down, police said.
Police made an arrest after fire broke out early Wednesday at The Hideaway Bar and Grill in Castle Rock - the second blaze at the establishment in two days.
The fire broke out at the rear of the restaurant at 600 Jerry Street and threatened a neighboring building, which sustained minor damage. The alarm came in at 3:51 a.m. and the fire was declared under control at 5:15 a.m.
"An individual was taken into custody on other charges and is currently considered a person of interest," Castle Rock Fire said.
Co-owner Robert Stroh told Denver 7: "It's kind of unbelievable, back-to-back. I've been in the business for 40 years. My wife has too. And, you know, we thought getting through COVID was a tough thing, but this is going to be even more interesting,"
No injuries were reported. South Metro Fire and Franktown Fire also responded.
A 2-alarm fire broke out Wednesday at an apartment building in southeast Denver. Crews reported heavy fire "throughout the building" at 8525 East Hampden Avenue, the fire department said.
One person was injured and transported to hospital. [Photo: Denver Fire Department]
