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Denver Police Shoot Carjacker; City Announces 2026 Draft Picks

4/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Denver police shot and killed a man who fired at officers at 4363 South Quebec Street, leaving no officers injured.
The Denver Police homicide unit, Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Colorado State Patrol are investigating.
Chief Ron Thomas said the suspect was involved in a carjacking and was identified.
Denver announced its 2026 NFL Draft picks, naming tight end Dallen Bentley and linebacker Red Murdock as the last selection.

History

Historical Context

On Feb. 4 1999, four NYPD officers fired 41 shots—hitting Amadou Diallo 19 times—sparking nationwide protests and a $3 million settlement and the 2002 disbanding of the Street Crime Unit. Those reforms shaped the 2024 Denver police response to a car-jacking suspect, where the Denver Police Department, Colorado Bureau of Investigation and State Patrol coordinated, reflecting ongoing calls for clearer use-of-force protocols.

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Story summary

Denver police shot and killed a man who fired at officers at 4363 South Quebec Street, leaving no officers injured.
The Denver Police homicide unit, Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Colorado State Patrol are investigating.
Chief Ron Thomas said the suspect was involved in a carjacking and was identified.
Denver announced its 2026 NFL Draft picks, naming tight end Dallen Bentley and linebacker Red Murdock as the last selection.

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