Denver Crime Report newsletter
The latest news from the crime and courts beat for Friday, September 5
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Friday, September 5, 2025

2 dead after single-engine plane crash near Centennial Airport

Two people are dead after a small plane crash near Centennial Airport this morning, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

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2 men shot by Denver police were holding fake guns, officials say

Two men shot by Denver police – one who was killed and one seriously injured – in separate confrontations in late August were carrying fake guns, Denver Police Department officials said Thursday.

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Denver man who shot Edgewater party host in the head gets 43 years in prison

Kyle Valdez was sentenced Thursday to 43 years in prison for second-degree murder and second-degree assault after shooting three people at an Edgewater party in 2023, killing one of them.

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Man who barricaded in Broomfield hotel charged with assaulting officers

The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s office has charged a man in connection to a standoff with Broomfield Police at a hotel last week.

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Child unharmed during police pursuit in Denver metro area; two arrested

Aurora police tracked a Volvo tied to a home invasion. After a pursuit, two suspects were arrested and a child in the car was found safe.

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Racing motorcyclist killed in Aurora crash, police say

Two motorcycles were racing on eastbound 38th Avenue Wednesday night when one crashed into an SUV making a legal U-turn, Aurora police said.

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Colorado 93 reopened after pickup rollover south of Boulder

A single-vehicle rollover south of Boulder took down power lines and closed Colorado 93 this morning.