Lakewood Agent Nic Graham Killed in RTD Bus Shootout; Suspect Gabriel Garcia Also Dead
Lakewood Police Agent Nic Graham, 33, was killed and three colleagues were wounded after a suspect opened fire on them while boarding an RTD bus in Lakewood, Colorado, on November 5, 2026. The suspect, identified as Gabriel Garcia, was killed by return fire. Graham, a seven-year veteran who served as a field training agent, died from his injuries. Three other agents were hospitalized, with two released by Friday and one remaining in the hospital. A bystander was also injured. The incident followed a hit-and-run earlier that afternoon, which linked the suspect to the scene. The Jefferson County Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the officer-involved shooting. Neighboring agencies are covering Lakewood patrols to allow the department to grieve.