Crime & Safety

Domestic Violence Suspect Shot And Killed By Denver Police Officer

Officers responded to the area near 51st Avenue and Grant Street for a report of a domestic violence-related stabbing.

DPD Division Chief of Patrol Ron Thomas says officers forced their way into a home, confronted a male suspect who was "in control of" the female victim.
DPD Division Chief of Patrol Ron Thomas says officers forced their way into a home, confronted a male suspect who was "in control of" the female victim. (CBS)

Denver Police say one officer shot and killed a suspect in a domestic violence situation on Friday. Officers responded to the area near 51st Avenue and Grant Street for a report of a domestic violence-related stabbing.

DPD Division Chief of Patrol Ron Thomas says officer forced their way into a home, confronted a male suspect who was "in control of" the female victim.

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