Joe Richard Shorty
Male, Unknown race
Date of the incident: 11/28/2018
Lakewood, Jefferson, CO
Sheridan Blvd and W 13th Ave
Sheridan Blvd and W 13th Ave
An officer was on patrol when he or she noticed a man shooting off rounds at Mountair Park. Police made contact with the man, but he did not comply with their orders. They followed him down an alley when he allegedly fired more rounds, including several at the police. The officers shot and killed Joe Shorty.