Tag: Violence
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NC House speaker exploring ‘potential legislative action’ after Charlotte stabbing
As the fatal stabbing last month of a Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte light rail received national attention and sparked a debate over crime and public safety, a top Republican lawmaker said he was exploring “potential legislative action” that could be taken. The Aug. 22 death of Iryna Zarutska, 23, at the hands of a stranger…
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Thornton police officer won’t face criminal charges after use of force, despite DA frowning on actions
A sergeant fractured a suspect’s spine after tackling him during an arrest in February.
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Colorado domestic violence deaths drop, but abuse cases remain
58 people died in domestic violence cases in 2023, a significant drop from 2021 and 2022.
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Tried as an adult: Metro Denver grapples with violent crimes by juveniles
Officials face decisions on whether juveniles should receive rehabilitation or be placed in adult prisons.
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Brazen and violent: Fatal juvenile shootings in Denver, Aurora on pace to rise in 2024
Four high-profile shootings involving juvenile suspects have occurred in metro Denver since late June – all before 9 p.m.
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Denver to spend $3M on youth job program
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council on Monday agreed to spend $4 million in an attempt to curb youth violence and support the struggling city center. A $1.5 million contract with Denver Public Schools was doubled, and $1 million will be spent to hire a planning firm…
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Final suspect in 2020 Colorado arson that killed five sentenced to 60 years
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Nearly four years after a Green Valley Ranch arson left five Senegalese family members dead, the final suspect charged was sentenced to 60 years in prison. Denver District Court Judge Karen Brody sentenced 20-year-old Kevin Bui to 60 years in prison on Tuesday morning following the…
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Breckenridge man sentenced to 14 years in strangulation death of his coworker
Miles Fernando Tovar was sentenced for manslaughter in the 2019 death of Brendan Rye in Breckenridge
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Reports of violence and self-harm in Colorado schools reach peak numbers
Safet2Tell Colorado report shows spike in spring semester calls from students.