Three Lakewood police officers shot during RTD bus incident on Colfax Avenue
The shooting near Wadsworth Boulevard and West Colfax Avenue has led to a procession outside Denver Health and a temporary closure of the intersection.
By Diego Mendoza ·
Residents near the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard in Lakewood are being asked to avoid the area as authorities investigate a shooting that injured at least three police officers. The incident occurred on an RTD Denver bus west of Sloan Lake.
The shooting unfolded quickly on the bus, prompting Lakewood Police to respond. Officers on the scene reported that at least one officer fired their weapon, though the condition of the suspect remains unknown. First responders told reporters that a "cop was shot," and a spokesperson for Denver Health confirmed the hospital received patients connected to the incident without detailing their conditions or identities.
By early evening, a procession had formed along Speer Boulevard outside Denver Health. Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas was also seen outside the facility. The Lakewood Police Department had not released a detailed statement at the time of publication, leaving many specific details of the confrontation unconfirmed.
RTD confirmed the incident involved a weapon on one of their buses. A spokesperson stated, "We are sending a bus to pick up customers who were on the bus." The agency is coordinating with Lakewood Police to manage the scene and transport remaining riders.
Traffic disruptions are expected to continue as the investigation proceeds. The intersection remains closed to allow first responders and detectives to examine the area. More information is expected as officials gather details from witnesses and hospital staff.
