A shooting spree that spread from Denver to a suburban area on Monday night saw five people killed and three others wounded.
According to police, the suspect gunman shot at six places in Denver and Lakewood.
After opening fire on officers, he shot one in the back and fatally shot him. According to police, the suspect is in hospital.
KDVR was told by Chief Paul Pazen of the Denver Police Department that he believes it is unusual for this kind of crime spree to occur in his community. “This very violent crime spree took place tonight. This one person was the culprit.”
Police say that the motive for the “killing spree” remains unknown. An investigation is underway.
Officials ask residents to hold the victim, and the officer in their hearts during this difficult time.
John Romero of Lakewood Police stated that they just asked for prayers and thoughts for the family.
In a shooting spree which spread throughout Colorado Monday night, five people were shot dead and three others injured.
The suspect gunman, who is still unknown to police, fired shots at six different locations in Denver and Lakewood.
This map illustrates where Monday’s murder spree took place.
Denver, near East 1st Avenue & Broadway. The shoot began at 5 p.m.
According to police, the suspect is accused of killing two people and injuring one more before fleeing from the scene.
The suspect shot and killed another victim in Cheeseman Park, near 12th Avenue & Williams Street.
The suspect then fired a shot at 6th Avenue and Cherokee Street, as well as 8th Avenue and Zuni Street.
According to police, there were no reports of injuries at the two locations.
The police then found him in the vehicle near 8th Avenue & Zuni Street.
When he fired at officers, they tried to stop him.
Lakewood police shot and killed the suspect when he opened fire on officers, striking one in the back. According to police, the suspect is in hospital.
Police say that the motive for the “killing spree” remains unknown. An investigation is underway.
‘At this point, we do not believe there is any additional safety concern to the community,’ said Lakewood police spokesperson John Romero (pictured)
Denver Police vehicle damaged and suspect fleeing scene
His killing spree is said to have been continued in Lakewood.
He was reported in the suburb just before 6pm, firing shots and killing one person at the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Kipling Street.
Shortly thereafter, Lakewood officers saw his car in Belmar. Following the shooting at police officers, guns were exchanged.
Then he ran into another business, where he brandished a weapon. He entered the Hyatt House Hotel where he killed a clerk.
The clerk was taken by ambulance to the local hospital. Their current condition is unknown.
Paul Pazen, Chief of the Department (pictured), stated that “this kind of crime spree” is unusual in his community and that one individual was responsible.
He was killed and shot by the Jefferson County sheriff’s department. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating his murder.
Residents were asked by authorities to remember the Lakewood officer, who was killed, as well as their loved ones, in their prayers and thoughts.
He fled Hyatt after shooting at officers.
He was eventually shot dead at the spot.
Romero explained that although he wasn’t sure if it was Lakewood police but that the man was dead immediately after being pronounced dead at his location.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate the cause of the gunman’s murder.
According to police, there’s no threat to the area at present.
Romero said that at the moment, there are no additional safety concerns for the community.
Denver reported 6,715 cases of violent crime in 2021, as of October.
The incidents include 95 murders; 1,038 sex offenses; 4,365 cases of aggravated assault; and 1,217 robberies.