Lakewood Officer Killed, Others Injured in Colorado Shootout
Nicholas Allen Graham, a 33-year-old officer, lost his life in a shootout that also left three other officers wounded.
A tragic event unfolded in Colorado as one police officer lost their life and several others were injured in a shootout. The victim, identified as Nicholas Allen Graham, a 33-year-old officer from the Lakewood Police Department, was confirmed to have been killed in the incident 123.
Reports indicate that three additional officers sustained injuries during the shootout, though there is some discrepancy regarding this detail, with one source suggesting otherwise 13 — 2 reports no such information.
Graham, who had recently joined the Lakewood Police Department in early 2019, was recognized for his service with the Special Investigations Unit Wingman Award in 2023 3. His family background includes a retired father and a mother who worked in the crime lab, highlighting a strong connection to law enforcement within his immediate circle 3.
The Jefferson County Critical Incident Response Team has taken charge of investigating the incident, aiming to uncover more details about what led to the tragic outcome 3. Colorado Governor Jared Polis extended his condolences and support to the families and officers involved, emphasizing the community’s solidarity in these challenging times 3.
What we know
- - An officer was killed in a shootout 123
- - Nicholas Allen Graham, a 33-year-old Lakewood Police Department officer, was killed 3
- - Three officers were reportedly wounded in the shootout 13
- - A civilian was injured during the incident 13
- - Graham had joined the Lakewood Police Department in early 2019 3
- - Graham received the Special Investigations Unit Wingman Award in 2023 3
- - Graham's family includes a retired father and a mother who worked in the crime lab 3
- - Jefferson County Critical Incident Response Team is leading the investigation 3
- - Colorado Governor Jared Polis expressed condolences and support for the families and officers involved 3
Trust Score report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 69%, weighted across 11 claims from 3 independent outlets.
- confirmed An officer was killed in a shootout. (93%)
- likely Three officers were wounded in the shootout. (70%)
- likely Nicholas Allen Graham, a 33-year-old Lakewood Police Department officer, was killed. (68%)
- unverified The shootout occurred on a bus in Lakewood, Colorado. (54%)
- likely A civilian was injured during the incident. (85%)
- unverified The incident occurred on Thursday evening near the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard in Denver. (46%)
- likely Graham had joined the Lakewood Police Department in early 2019. (68%)
- likely Graham received the Special Investigations Unit Wingman Award in 2023. (68%)
- likely Graham's family includes a retired father and a mother who worked in the crime lab. (68%)
- likely Jefferson County Critical Incident Response Team is leading the investigation. (68%)
- likely Colorado Governor Jared Polis expressed condolences and support for the families and officers involved. (68%)
Sources
- NYT U.S. — 1 Officer Is Killed and 3 Are Wounded in Shootout on Suburban Denver Bus
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/06/us/lakewood-police-shooting-colorado-bus-dead.html - NBC News U.S. — One police officer dead, others injured in Colorado shooting
https://www.nbcnews.com/video/one-police-officer-dead-others-injured-in-colorado-shooting-273050181699 - Fox News U.S. — Colorado police officer killed, 3 more officers wounded after suspect opens fire near bus
https://www.foxnews.com/us/colorado-police-officer-killed-3-others-wounded-suspect-opens-fire-near-bus