Denver

Community Urged to Help Locate Missing 81-Year-Old Native American Man Last Seen in Denver

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Authorities are seeking assistance in locating an 81-year-old man who has been reported missing in Denver. Wayne Bigcrow, a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, is described as an Indigenous man standing 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. He has gray hair and brown eyes. Bigcrow was last seen on Friday at around 3:15 p.m. near the intersection of West Mississippi Avenue and South Raritan Street in Denver. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a Broncos hat, a tan jacket, a black shirt, and … Read more

Denver Man Faces Retrial This Fall for Role in Deadly Shooting Outside Motorcycle Club After Jury Deadlock

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DENVER — A man facing charges in connection with a deadly shooting outside a motorcycle club in Park Hill will undergo a new trial this fall after the jury could not reach a consensus on the first-degree murder allegations against him. Todd Lynn Washington, 41, was taken into custody in November 2023 following the incident at Hell’s Lovers Motorcycle Club, where he, along with an accomplice, reportedly fired shots that resulted in the deaths of two men—Michael David, 43, and Joshua Batts, 39—and injuries to three others. Authorities indicate that the violent confrontation stemmed from … Read more

Court Rules Denver Public Schools Not Liable in Tragic Shooting Death of East High Soccer Player

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DENVER — A recent ruling has clarified the legal responsibilities of Denver Public Schools regarding the tragic death of 16-year-old Luis Garcia, who was fatally shot outside East High School earlier this year. The incident has raised significant questions about school safety and the school’s duty to protect its students. In a decision issued earlier this month, Denver District Court Judge Kandace C. Gerdes determined that since Luis was shot while parked on a public street and not on school property, the district could not be held liable for his death. This ruling came after … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Denver, Dismisses Lawsuit Over Airport Trip-and-Fall Incident

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Denver, Colorado – A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit from a woman who sought compensation from the city after a trip-and-fall incident at Denver International Airport. Ana Guardado, a resident of Los Angeles, argued that the city should be held responsible for her injuries sustained while passing through the airport’s security screening area. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit ruled last month that Guardado failed to demonstrate a connection between the airport’s construction or maintenance and the alleged hazardous condition that caused her fall. As a result, the court affirmed … Read more