DENVER—Denver District Attorney Beth McCann today announced that Christopher Smith (age 38) is charged with one count of murder in the first degree. The National Western Complex is being used as a shelter during the COVID-19 pandemic and Smith was staying there when it is alleged he fatally stabbed his victim in the neck on…

DENVER—Denver District Attorney Beth McCann’s legal review of the officer-involved shooting that occurred on May 1, 2020, in the 3200 block of West Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado is complete. District Attorney McCann concluded that the shooting was legally justified and that no criminal charges are warranted against Officer Antonson for the reasons outlined in…

DENVER—Denver District Attorney Beth McCann announced that murder and other charges were filed against 36-year old Michael R. Close. The victim and his girlfriend were walking their dog on June 10, 2020 in Denver’s Ballpark neighborhood when Close began a verbal exchange with them over a command they used to have their dog defecate. Both…

DENVER—Colorado House Bill 20-217, the Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity bill, is on a fast track for passage this week. Denver District Attorney Beth McCann today issued the below statement in support of the bill becoming law. “The outcry surrounding the killing of George Floyd has catapulted the calls for racial justice into the national and…

DENVER—Allen Jeffrey Menendez (age 47) of Denver was charged by the Denver District Attorney with the murder of 49-year old Paul Leon Evans. The suspect and victim were heard arguing in the alley behind 1545 S. Broadway in the late afternoon of May 28th, 2020. A witness called 911 to report that a transient male,…

DENVER—In response to the death of George Floyd and three nights of violent protests in which Denver Police officers were injured, Denver District Attorney Beth McCann issued the following statement: “I share in the outrage and grief flowing through our beloved city over the killing of George Floyd. The video of his death is incredibly…

DENVER—After being stabbed multiple times to his neck, chest and abdomen, Ramon Perez (age 55) was found dead in an alley at 9th and Federal on May 9, 2020. Today, Denver DA Beth McCann announced that 16-year old Joe Anthony Juarez-Brambila is being charged as an adult with his murder. Methodical investigative work by Denver…

DENVER—Denver District Attorney Beth McCann filed murder charges last week against 25-year old Edgar Trujillo. Trujillo is alleged to have punched the adult male victim on Monday, May 18, 2020. This blow caused the victim to fall and hit his head in the parking lot of the Western Motor Inn at 47th and Vasquez Boulevard…

DENVER—An altercation on Mother’s Day resulted in the shooting death of Dennis Lozoya (age 38) for which Denver District Attorney Beth McCann yesterday filed charges against Edward Sandoval (age 20). The incident occurred in the 5400 block of N. Odessa Street that Sunday evening. Witnesses reported seeing Sandoval with a rifle prior to the shooting…

DENVER—Today, the Denver District Attorney filed murder and other charges against 50-year old George Magee for an incident that occurred on May 3, 2020 in the 900 block of Clay Street. After an altercation with his neighbors, Magee is alleged to have shot and killed Billy Williams (age 41). He is also alleged to have…