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Denver Police Kill Robbery Suspect at Gas Station as Injured Officer Is Discharged

Investigators are reviewing evidence to determine whether police gunfire or the suspect wounded the clerks.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 9 p.m. Monday to a reported armed robbery at the Maverik store on South Parker Road near I-225 after a security guard called 911.
  • The suspect locked themself inside with two employees, gunfire was heard, officers forced entry, the suspect fired at police, and multiple officers returned fire.
  • The suspect was treated at the scene, transported to a hospital, and later died, according to Denver police.
  • Two store employees sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and were treated and released from the hospital.
  • A Denver officer shot in the leg underwent surgery and was discharged Tuesday, as the 2nd Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team investigates with a recovered firearm and assistance from Aurora police.