Suspect Arrested in Separate Shooting and Felony Menacing Incidents

Suspect Arrested in Separate Shooting and Felony Menacing Incidents

Published on November 09, 2026

Denver - Monday, November 9, 2026 - The Denver Police Department announces the arrest of Benny Brown (DOB 02/20/1970) related to the shooting that occurred on November 7, 2026, in the 2300 Block of Cleveland Place and a felony menacing incident that occurred approximately 30 minutes prior.

On Saturday, November 7, 2026, at approximately 4:32 p.m., Denver 911 received a report of a weapons-related incident at a business in the 700 block of East 20th Avenue. The victim, a customer at the business, reported that a man began arguing with him before the suspect left the business and returned minutes later flourishing a firearm, and that the suspect then fled the area. The victim provided officers with a description of the suspect and the suspect's vehicle.

At approximately 5:01 p.m., Denver 911 received a report of a shooting in the 2300 block of Cleveland Place. During the investigation, officers learned the suspect allegedly became involved in an argument with a second victim in a hallway. The argument escalated, and the suspect allegedly produced a firearm and shot the victim before fleeing. Officers later located Brown inside an apartment in the building and took him into custody.

Through their investigation, officers linked the shooting and the felony menacing incidents based on witness statements, the suspect's physical and clothing description, and the suspect vehicle.

Brown is currently being held for Investigation of Attempted First-Degree Murder and Felony Menacing.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing as investigators continue gathering and processing evidence. Anyone with information about these or any related incidents is encouraged to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, through which tips can be submitted anonymously, and tipsters could be eligible for a reward.

The Denver District Attorney's Office will make the final determination regarding possible charges.

The Denver Police Department is committed to sharing timely and accurate information with the public. However, please note, this press release is based on preliminary information, and details are subject to change if additional evidence is collected and analyzed throughout the investigation. A suspect is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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