Suspect in Deadly RTD Bus Shootout Was on Parole, Had Violent History
A man suspected of killing a Lakewood police officer and wounding three others in a shootout on an RTD bus near West Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard had recently absconded from parole. The suspect, Gabriel Steven Garcia, had a history…
Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, November 7, 2026 — A man identified as Gabriel Steven Garcia is suspected in a fatal shootout that occurred on an RTD bus, resulting in the death of one Lakewood police officer and injuries to three others. The incident took place near West Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard.
Investigators have revealed that the suspect had recently absconded from parole. Garcia was reportedly released from prison to mandatory parole less than seven weeks prior to the bus shootout. He became a parole absconder shortly after his release.
The suspect’s background includes a history of violent crime, according to available information. Details regarding the exact timeline of his parole violation or the nature of his prior violent offenses were not immediately provided.
The shootout on the RTD bus at the specified location led to significant law enforcement response. The officer who died was a member of the Lakewood Police Department, and three other individuals sustained injuries during the incident. Further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing.
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