Crime & Safety
Lakewood, CO Police Officer Killed in Deadly Bus Shooting Thursday
LAKEWOOD, CO — A Lakewood police agent was killed and three others were wounded Thursday evening, Nov. 5, after a suspect opened fire aboard an RTD bus in the Denver metropolitan area. The suspect was
By Marcus Hale · 2026-11-06T15:59:26.499Z
LAKEWOOD, CO — A Lakewood police agent was killed and three others were wounded Thursday evening, Nov. 5, after a suspect opened fire aboard an RTD bus in the Denver metropolitan area. The suspect was killed when officers returned fire, and a bystander was also injured.
According to the Lakewood Police Department , officers responded around 6:30 p.m. Thursday to a report of a suspicious person near West Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard.
Police said the individual was connected to an earlier hit and run incident and was spotted boarding a northbound Regional Transportation District bus.
Four Officers Shot During Confrontation Lakewood police agents contacted the suspect aboard the bus when the individual allegedly began firing at them.
Officers returned fire, killing the suspect.
Four Lakewood police agents suffered gunshot wounds and were transported to area hospitals with injuries ranging from serious to critical.
The department later confirmed that one agent died from their injuries , while the remaining three were reported to be in stable condition.
A bystander was also injured during the incident. Authorities have not released details about that person's condition.
Department Mourns Fallen Officer The Lakewood Police Department expressed profound grief over the death, describing the fallen agent's sacrifice as the ultimate act of service to the community.
Officials said the agent's identity would not be released immediately.
The First Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team will investigate the shooting under established protocols.
Police thanked emergency responders and community members for their assistance and support following the deadly confrontation.
Additional updates are expected Friday, Nov. 6, as investigators review evidence and gather further information.
Authorities emphasized that the initial details remain preliminary and subject to verification.