Seven Weapon-Related Felonies Hit Denver in 30 Days

Between January 13 and February 11, 2026, Denver police responded to seven separate felony and aggravated assault reports involving weapons across the city, with a heavy concentration along the East Colfax corridor.

This rapid succession of violent incidents signals a dangerous pattern for residents in neighborhoods ranging from City Park West to Central Park. The frequency of these filings within a single month demands immediate attention from community leaders and law enforcement.

The timeline begins on January 13 in Globeville, where officers responded to a weapon-related felony at the intersection of E 47th Ave and N Washington St. Just two days later, on January 15, a similar incident occurred at 857 E Colfax Ave. The violence escalated on January 17 at E 12th Ave and N Humboldt St, where police recorded an aggravated assault.

By mid-January, the cluster had already spread to City Park West. On January 19, officers investigated a weapon-related felony at 1975 E Colfax Ave. The pattern continued into late January with a felony incident involving a weapon at N Spruce St and E 49th Pl in the Central Park neighborhood on January 25. This record aligns with broader safety concerns in the area, as detailed in recent Central Park safety updates.

The first week of February saw the most aggressive activity. On February 9, an aggravated assault was reported at 2936 E Colfax Ave. Two days later, on February 11, police responded to another felony involving a weapon at E Colfax Ave and N Josephine St. These two incidents alone mark a return to the corridor within 48 hours, a frequency that mirrors other high-crime spikes documented in recent Colfax violence trends.

Geographically, five of the seven incidents occurred on or near E Colfax Ave, turning a major commercial artery into a flashpoint for violent crime. The remaining two incidents in Globeville and Central Park suggest the violence is not isolated to a single block but reflects a citywide surge in weapon-facilitated assaults. The density of these reports—seven in 30 days—exceeds the typical monthly average for this specific category of crime in these zip codes.

Community members should monitor upcoming Denver Police Department beat meetings to discuss these specific clusters. Residents are urged to report suspicious activity immediately, as the rapid succession of these filings suggests ongoing investigations that may lead to further arrests in the coming weeks.