Crime & Safety

Deadly Shootings In Denver Lead To Officer Involved Shooting

In total, five people were killed, including the suspect, police said.

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Lakewood police say one of their officers was involved in a shooting in the Belmar shopping area on Monday night. Police officials say this crime spree started with deadly shootings in Denver.

“We have every reason to believe that several instances in Denver are connected, that happened before our incidents here in Lakewood,” said John Romero, spokesman for Lakewood Police.

In total, five people were killed, including the suspect.

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