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Thornton police officer shot and hospitalized; suspect killed by police
An assault suspect is dead and a Thornton police officer was injured in a shooting Wednesday morning.Thornton police say the shooting happened near Thornton Parkway and Gale Boulevard and was first reported just around 3:30 a.m. Officers were searching for a suspect in an assault at a nearby gas station. When they found him, a physical struggle ensued and the suspect grabbed an officer's gun."The officer struggled to retain his weapon," the department said in a news release. "During the struggle the officer was shot and suffered a serious injury."Another officer then shot the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The Thornton officer who was shot has been taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, the department said.The intersection was closed when more officers arrived and reopened around 11 a.m.Neither the deceased suspect nor the officers have been identified, but the department said the officer who fired their weapon has been on the force for a year. They're now on paid administrative leave, per department policy, and the 17th Judicial District Critical Incident Review Team will investigate the shooting.
Broncos roster series: No. 75, OL Quinn Bailey
Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at third-year offensive lineman Quinn Bailey, No. 75. Before the Broncos: Bailey (6-6, 323 pounds) spent five years at Arizona State, emerging as a full-time starter in his third season. Bailey started 34 games during his time with the Sun Devils, playing primarily as a right tackle. He also spent time at guard. Bailey earned honorable mention Pac-12 All-Conference recognition in his final season in 2018.
Sean Payton laid down the gauntlet, putting himself on the hot seat
Surly. Curt. Short. Testy. Grumpy. All are words that could be used to describe Sean Payton’s mood on Tuesday. In his first press conference of training camp, an occasion that is typically a light-hearted affair where hope springs eternal, the Broncos head coach wasn’t messing around. He didn’t...
NBA analyst gives Westbrook, Nuggets ultimate bulletin board material
Russell Westbrook to the Nuggets isn’t official just yet, but all indications are that the former MVP will be signing in Denver any day now. There has been rumored mutual interest for weeks and Nikola Jokic was even pushing the team to add Russ. Now that he’s been traded to the Jazz and waived, the coast is clear for the Nuggets to add him on a minimum deal officially.
With lots of paddles, the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival makes waves for AAPI cultural appreciation
Jade Keomanivong gripped her paddle tight as the boat drifted up to the starting line at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival on a hot day in the summer of 2019. Her field of view was obscured by her teammate’s muscled back in the seat in front of her. All she could hear was the hushed anticipation of the crowd and the droplets of water falling from 20 paddles.
Colorado Gets Massive Funding to Fight Air Pollution
As we have come to learn here in the Front Range, air pollution has become quite the hot button issue. Back in 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency labeled the area as a ‘severe’ air pollution violator. Just recently, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, and Denver were all listed in...
Colorado Weather: Smoke Persists as Temperatures Rise
Denver, CO – Warmer temperatures are expected across Colorado today, with areas of smoke persisting throughout the region. According to the US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, temperatures will range from the 60s to the 90s depending on the area. The Mountains and Foothills will see highs in the 60s and 70s, while the Palmer Divide will reach the 80s. The Urban Corridor and Plains are expected to hit the 90s.
Scorching Triple Digit Heat Returns to Northern Colorado Next Week
It's always hot in Northern Colorado during the summer months, that is no secret. Daily temperatures can easily hover around the upper nineties in July and August. Some Coloradans like it hot while others prefer to retreat to air conditioning until milder milder temperatures can be tolerated in these months.
Colorado Horse Rescue + Rehab Center will Warm Your Heart
For animal lovers, seeing cases of animal abuse or neglect is especially difficult. Countless cases of animal abuse with regard to pets are uncovered on a regular basis but fortunately, in Colorado, being convicted of charges like these can carry serious penalties. What is the Penalty for Animal Cruelty or...
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