Crime & Safety
Fatal Stabbing On West Colfax A Homicide: Police
A death investigation in West Colfax led to a determination that a man had been stabbed in a homicide, Denver police said.
DENVER, CO – Police said Thursday night that a fatal stabbing on West Colfax Avenue was being investigated as a homicide.
Police tweeted around 5:30 p.m. that they were investigating a death in the 3600 block of West Colfax Avenue. A few hours later, police updated the information to say the victim was an adult male and that the case was considered a homicide.
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Police did not name the victim, or any potential suspect.
The investigation is continuing, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP. Callers may remain anonymous.
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#UPDATE Death investigation in 3600 Blk of W Colfax Ave is now a homicide (stabbing.) Victim is an adult male. Investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information please call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP. Updates when available.
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) February 1, 2019
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