Several Lakewood police officers were injured in a shooting on Thursday evening, 5 November 2026, near West Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard in Lakewood, Colorado. The officer-involved shooting, which happened near a Walmart and involved an RTD bus, brought a large emergency response to the area, with roads closed and multiple ambulances called to the scene.
Here is what is known so far about the Lakewood shooting, based on early reports. Details are still developing and some facts remain unconfirmed by officials. For more breaking celebrity and news updates, visit our homepage.
What Happened in Lakewood
According to early reports, the shooting happened on Thursday evening near the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard, close to the Walmart at 7455 West Colfax Avenue. The Regional Transportation District (RTD) said the incident involved a weapon on an RTD bus.
Dispatch audio reported five victims, with medics sent to the scene for triage and treatment. Police blocked traffic on Wadsworth Boulevard as emergency crews worked, and a command post was set up near the Walmart car park.
Officers Injured, Suspect Shot
Early reports indicated that three Lakewood police officers were shot during the incident. Some of the wounded were taken to Denver Health, while another emergency response location was identified at St. Anthony Hospital. The full extent of the officers’ injuries and their conditions had not been officially confirmed in the initial updates.
Radio traffic also reported that a suspect was shot and was down on the bus. The bus was later escorted to a hospital. Authorities had not confirmed whether the suspect was in custody or provided further details about the suspect’s identity or condition.
What We Know — and What We Don’t
Confirmed by Early Reports
- The shooting happened on Thursday evening, 5 November 2026, near West Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard in Lakewood, Colorado.
- Several Lakewood police officers were injured.
- An RTD bus was involved, and a suspect was reported shot on the bus.
- Police closed roads in the area and urged the public to avoid it.
Still Unconfirmed
- The exact number and condition of all those injured.
- The identity of the suspect and whether they remain in custody.
- The sequence of events that led to the exchange of gunfire.
A witness inside a nearby pawn shop told local media they heard around 13 gunshots. The Lakewood Police Department said officers were investigating and asked residents and motorists to stay away from the area while emergency personnel secured the scene.
How Officer-Involved Shootings Are Investigated
When police officers are involved in a shooting, the incident is typically investigated as a separate matter from the original call, often with an outside agency or a dedicated unit reviewing the evidence. Investigators usually examine body-camera and surveillance footage, interview witnesses, and reconstruct the sequence of events before releasing findings. That process can take days or weeks, which is why official details often emerge more slowly than the first news reports.
In the Lakewood case, that means the early numbers — including the count of those injured — should be treated as provisional until the department confirms them. Local news outlets, including FOX31 (KDVR), were among the first to report that several officers had been injured, citing a source.
The Area and the Response
West Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard is one of Lakewood’s busiest commercial corridors, home to shops, restaurants, and the Walmart that sits at the centre of the response. An incident there in the evening rush inevitably disrupts traffic and bus services across a wide area, and police asked drivers and pedestrians to avoid the neighbourhood while the scene was secured.
For residents, the advice in the hours after such an incident is straightforward: follow police instructions, avoid the cordoned area, and rely on official updates rather than social media rumours, which often circulate faster than verified facts.
The Investigation Continues
The Lakewood Police Department is continuing to investigate the officer-involved shooting. As with any fast-moving incident, early reports can change as officials confirm details. Police are expected to release further information as the investigation progresses, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Lakewood Police Department.
This story is developing. We will update this article as official information becomes available.