Update: Fallen Lakewood Police Agent Identified

Update: Fallen Lakewood Police Agent Identified

Published on November 06, 2026

Just before at 3:45 pm, Lakewood Police responded to a call for a hit and run in the area of Kipling St. and W. 13th Ave. Witnesses at the scene told police the suspect ran away from the area immediately, Agents were able to get a good description of the suspect.

Several hours later at 6:29 pm, an alert Lakewood agent recognized the fleeing suspect in the busy area of Colfax and Wadsworth. The suspect was boarding an RTD bus. After confirming the identity of the suspect, the Agent called for backup. Several Lakewood agents responded quickly and attempted to contact the suspect when he turned, firing multiple rounds at approaching agents. The call for shots fired was aired at approximately 6:32 pm, and the call of officer down was aired at 6:33 pm.

Lakewood Agents returned fire, ultimately killing the suspect. The suspect's name will be released from the Jefferson County Coroner's pending official identification, and the notification of next of kin. A bystander was also injured in the incident. The extent of that person's injuries are unknown.

Four Lakewood Agents were struck by gunfire in this terrible act of violence and taken to local hospitals, suffering from serious to fatal injuries. Two of those agents have been released from the hospital. The third remains in the hospital and is expected to recover. Our hearts are with those Agent's and their families as they navigate this tragedy.

The Lakewood Police Department is devastated to announce that the fourth agent, 33-year-old Agent Nicholas Graham, died as a result of being shot by the suspect. Words cannot express the profound sorrow our department and community feel over the loss of our fallen hero, who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the community of Lakewood. A photo of Agent Graham accompanies this new release.

The Lakewood Police Department is investigating the crime spree related to the suspect, and the 1st Judicial District Attorney's Office is conducting the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) investigation into the Lakewood Agent's response.

The family at Lakewood Police Department wants to send our eternal thanks to the first responder teams of the West Metro Fire Department and to all of our amazing partner law enforcement agencies who immediately responded and continue to assist us.

An official website for media and the community has been launched at LakewoodCO.gov/2026LPDTragedy. This website contains information on this incident and a link to the only official donation site for the families of our agents.

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