Denver Crime Report newsletter
The latest news from the crime and courts beat for Monday, May 4
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Monday, May 4, 2026

Federal Heights residents face crisis of confidence as frictions with city manager mount: ‘They’ve lost hope’

“They’re frustrated, they’re completely disheartened about it,” Jim Fenimore said of fellow Federal Heights residents who have shown up at council meetings centered on the city manager’s performance.

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Man dies in Jefferson County house fire after firefighters couldn’t get in due to hoarded items

A 77-year-old man died inside his Jefferson County home near Lakewood Sunday morning after the residence caught fire and first responders couldn’t get inside because of hoarded items.

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Person killed in go-kart, vehicle crash in southwest Denver Saturday night

One person died and another was injured after after a late-night crash between a car and a go-kart in southwest Denver Saturday night, according to the Denver Police Department.

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Denver police shoot man after separate early morning shooting on 16th Street

Two Denver police officers shot a man on 16th Street early Sunday morning after suspecting him in a separate shooting that took place just before.

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Denverites call for action in wake of deadly shootings

Six people were killed in the first 10 days of April, and while Denver police investigators have said the homicides were not connected, that does not lessen their impact, community leaders said Saturday.

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Westminster officer fatally shoots armed man during Arvada domestic violence incident

A Westminster police officer shot and killed an armed man during a domestic violence incident in Arvada’s Lamar Heights neighborhood on Saturday morning, officials said.

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Hundreds targeted by Denver text scam show up for fake court hearing