Denver Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch Sunday, May 8, 2005
Add to My HeroesDonald Ray Young
Detective Donald Young was shot and killed at a rental hall on West Mississippi Street.
He and another officer were in uniform, working an off-duty job at a private celebration, when a man approached both officers from behind and opened fire on them in an unprovoked attack. The shooting occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m. as patrons were leaving as the event ended. Detective Young was killed, and the second officer was wounded.
The suspect fled the scene but was captured on June 5, 2005, in Culiacan on the western coast of Mexico. U.S. Marshals and Mexican authorities located and arrested him without incident. The suspect was sentenced to 80 years in prison on October 25, 2005.
Detective Young had served with the Denver Police Department for 12 years and was assigned to the Fugitive / Bomb Unit. He is survived by his wife, two young daughters, and a son.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 93021
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to 80 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 331 ReflectionsThought of you often yesterday. Rest In Peace. // So ashamed the suspect was even considered for a program which would have made him eligible for parole prior to the serving of his complete 80 year sentence.
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May 9, 2025
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