Agents, Civilian Released From Hospital Following Fatal Shooting on Denver Metro Area Bus

All three Lakewood Police agents who sustained injuries during the incident have been officially discharged from the hospital. They are now at home, continuing their recovery alongside their families. Additionally, the bystander who was injured during the incident was evaluated, treated, and released from the hospital the night of the incident, the Lakewood Police Department said.

Four people wounded in a violent shootout on a Regional Transportation District bus in the Denver metro area have returned home to recover, cbsnews.com reported. The November 3 incident near West Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard began when agents contacted a hit-and-run suspect on an RTD bus, according to the Lakewood Police Department. Authorities stated that the suspect began firing at police, prompting the agents to return fire.

The violent exchange ultimately claimed the life of Lakewood Agent Nicholas Graham and the suspect. Three additional Lakewood police agents and a civilian bystander sustained injuries during the confrontation and were transported to the hospital for medical treatment.

In a Sunday update, the police department confirmed that all four wounded individuals are now recovering at home. The bystander was originally evaluated, treated, and released on the very night of the incident.

Following the tragedy, the Lakewood Police Department expressed gratitude toward the first responders for their swift action. The agency also thanked neighboring law enforcement organizations that stepped in to provide assistance, alongside members of the community who offered support for the injured agents and their families.

To aid those affected, the department is currently accepting donations dedicated to supporting the family of Agent Nicholas Graham as well as the families of the three injured police agents.