Full Breakdown
Officer-Involved Shooting at South Quebec Street, Denver
4/26/2026, 12:42:17 PM
Incident Overview
In the early hours of Saturday, April 25, 2026, Denver police responded to a 911 call reporting a possible carjacking at an apartment complex on South Quebec Street. Officers encountered a male suspect matching witness descriptions. When challenged, the suspect fired a round at the officers. An officer returned fire with a rifle, striking the suspect. The individual received lifesaving measures, was taken to a hospital in critical condition, and was pronounced dead at 12:19 p.m. No officers were injured.
Background & Context
The call originated from the 4300 block of South Quebec Street, near East Quincy Avenue. DPD protocol requires immediate medical aid for anyone wounded in an officer-involved shooting, followed by a multi-agency investigation. The homicide unit, Colorado State Patrol, and Colorado Bureau of Investigation are assigned to the case, and the findings will be reviewed by the Denver District Attorney’s Office.
Key Figures & Agencies
- Chief Ron Thomas – Chief of the Denver Police Department, who briefed the media.
- Denver Police Department – Primary responding agency.
- Colorado State Patrol – Participating in the investigation.
- Colorado Bureau of Investigation – Participating in the investigation.
- Denver District Attorney’s Office – Receives the investigative report for legal review.
- Unidentified suspect – Identity pending release by the Office of the Medical Examiner.
Official Statements & Responses
Chief Thomas confirmed officers were called for an “armed confrontation” and that the suspect fired at them. He emphasized that officers were unharmed and that the department provided immediate medical aid. The DPD announced the suspect died of his wounds after the exchange of gunfire. The department reiterated that the investigation will follow established protocols and that the final report will be forwarded to the district attorney.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the precise address: some refer to the “4300 block of South Quebec Street,” while others specify “4363 S. Quebec St.” The suspect’s identity and the type of weapon used have not been disclosed. Additionally, the timeline of the suspect’s condition varies, with initial reports stating he was in critical condition before later confirming his death.
Data & Statistics
- Time of incident: just before 2 a.m.
- Weapon used by officer: rifle (multiple shots fired).
- Officer injuries: none.
- Suspect outcome: deceased.
- Agencies involved in investigation: DPD homicide unit, Colorado State Patrol, Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
Why It Matters
The shooting underscores the procedural safeguards applied to officer-involved incidents in Denver, including immediate medical response and independent multi-agency investigations. The outcome will contribute to ongoing public discourse on police use of force and transparency in the handling of such events.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The Denver Police Department says a suspect has died of his wounds after he allegedly shot at officers, who returned fire.” — Denver Police Department
- “armed confrontation” — Chief Ron Thomas (video statement)
- “That person responded by firing a round at the officers. Fortunately the officers were not struck. They did return fire, one officer fired a number of shots from a rifle striking the individual,” — Chief Ron Thomas, Denver Police Department
- “UPDATE: Briefing regarding officer-involved shooting at 4363 S.” — Denver Police Department, Twitter
