Denver Crime Report newsletter
The latest news from the crime and courts beat for Friday, April 17
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Friday, April 17, 2026

Person killed in shooting in Denver’s Northeast Park Hill neighborhood

One person was pronounced dead Friday morning following a fatal shooting at Forest Street and East Thrill Place in Denver.

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Colorado drug task force arrests 25-year-old man, seizes MDMA, LSD, ketamine, cocaine

A 25-year-old man was arrested after months-long investigation.

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Pedestrian killed in fatal Arapahoe County crash

Officials say the crash happened around 2 a.m. Friday.

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Hazmat spill causes traffic backups on south metro Denver highway

A hazardous materials spill on a south metro Denver highway is causing traffic backups near Parker, fire officials said Thursday.

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Denver Public Schools considers asking voters to approve $44 million mill levy override

Denver Public Schools is considering whether to ask voters to approve a $44 million mill levy override in November’s election as part of an effort to raise money for the city’s schools.

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Man fatally shot by Denver police was carrying BB gun, department says

A man shot and killed by Denver police while carrying what appeared to be a rifle in a south Denver backyard was actually carrying a BB gun, department officials said Wednesday.

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Teacher sues Denver police, Auraria campus over pro-Palestinian protest arrest

A local teacher arrested during a pro-Palestinian demonstration on the Auraria campus is suing Denver police and campus leaders for violating her civil rights, including freedom of speech and assembly, according to a complaint filed in federal court this week.