Officers found justified in fatal shooting of…
Originally reported by Denver Gazette — 2026-02-10
Denver police officers Michael Vasquez and Whaylen Phares were found justified in fatally shooting Joseph Suddreth, who was suspected of burglary and approached the officers with a knife sharpening rod.
Key Facts
- Two Denver police officers were deemed to have acted properly during the fatal shooting of Joseph Suddreth.
- Suddreth was approaching the officers with what appeared to be a foot-long knife.
- The incident occurred on November 14, 2025, in the 3200 block of South Parker Road, Denver.
- Both officers fired at Suddreth after he stepped off the patio towards them.
Incident Details
| Location | Denver |
| Department | Denver Police Department |
| Officers Involved | Two (names not provided) |
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Officers found justified in fatal shooting of rod-wielding burglar — Denver Gazette
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