Denver DA requests grand jury investigation into LoDo shooting

DENVER (KDVR) — District Attorney Beth McCann announced a grand jury investigation has been requested into the LoDo shooting on July 17 involving multiple Denver police officers and several bystanders.

Around 1:30 a.m. on July 17, Waddy allegedly was part of an altercation at 20th and Larimer streets and when officers approached to break up the fight, Waddy allegedly made a motion and police suspected he had a gun. Police shot multiple rounds which injured Waddy and six bystanders.

Officers recovered a loaded firearm from the scene.

“The public’s interest in this particular shooting incident is understandably high,” McCann said. “For the community to trust in the outcome from this incident, it is important that independent members of the community review the facts, evidence and law regarding whether these officers should be criminally charged. Until the grand jury’s work is complete, my office will have no further comment on this matter.”

McCann charged 21-year-old Waddy with three counts of possession of a weapon by a previous offender and one count of third-degree assault.

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