Denver Crime Report newsletter
The latest news from the crime and courts beat for Sunday, February 1
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Sunday, February 1, 2026

2 killed, 3 injured in overnight Denver crashes

Two people died and three others were injured early Sunday morning in Denver crashes on eastbound Interstate 70 and near Morrison Road and South Sheridan Boulevard, police said.

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Suspect arrested on suspicion of sexual assault at Aurora park

A 21-year-old Aurora man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault after police say he attacked a woman walking on the High Line Canal Trail in Expo Park in May.

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3 injured in Brighton house party shooting after woman opens fire

Three people were injured after a woman opened fire outside a house party in Brighton overnight, police officials said Saturday.

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Man killed, baby seriously injured in Aurora hit-and-run crash

A man was killed and a baby was seriously injured on Friday night after a 19-year-old driver ran a red light, T-boned their car and fled the scene, according to the Aurora Police Department.

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Avian flu disaster declared in Weld County

Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera verbally declared a disaster in Weld County for an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

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Climbing areas will be closed to protect nesting raptors in Boulder County

Some climbing areas in Boulder County forest land along Boulder Canyon Drive will be closed into the summer to protect nesting raptors.

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Suspect in 16th Street mall stabbings is ruled mentally incompetent, stalling criminal case

Elijah Caudill’s arrest in the 16th Street mall stabbings came after years of homelessness, illegal drug use, escalating violence, jail, prison and severe mental illness, a Denver Post investigation found.