Homicide — Denver, CO — reported 2026-07-08

SUMMARY

Homicides were up 36.8% compared to the same period last year, according to a Denver Police Department report.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Denver, CO
  • Date reported: 2026-07-08
  • Suspect: not stated

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Denver homicide rates are up more than 35% over last year
  • Homicides were up 36.8% compared to the same period last year
  • The majority of homicides so far this year involve people who knew each other
  • Detectives have solved 23 of the city's 26 homicide cases this year, resulting in an 88% clearance rate