Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Donovan, who refused to speak with deputies after being pulled over Friday, according to Judd, has prior felony convictions for burglary and aggravated burglary. In response an Iron Order member who works for the Colorado Department of Corrections, pulled out his gun and fired one shot into the ceiling. Prisons spokeswoman Adrienne Jacobson confirmed an employee was involved in the shooting but would not identify him. Sign up for our weekly email newsletter delving into climate science and life on a changing planet. Judd said during the press conference that bullet casings from three different firearms were located over a half-mile. [2], An Iron Order member was handcuffed and taken into custody Saturday following the brawl. [5][6], A fist and knife fight broke out at 12:48p.m., with several Iron Order members being severely beaten and stabbed. A Mongol charged at him but was gunned down and injured. All rights reserved. [1] The two gravely injured were said to be members of the Mongols and Iron Order. During the fight that night, two other Hells Angels members were beaten and shot as well, The Denver Gazette reported. Whitfield said one Iron Order member was shot, another stabbed and a third beaten. That investigation had nothing to do with the people at Saturday's show, said Stubbs, who disputed Whitfield's self-defence claim. Three of the wounded were hit by gunfire.
Police Investigate Mass Shooting at Bike Show. ET). Denver's independent source of The corrections officer fired in self-defence, Whitfield said. The female victim, a witness at the scene and Donovan are part of a motorcycle club called the "Sin City Deciples" and were at a biker event earlier that evening in Tampa before they left to go home on I-4. Stubbs said he believes Denver police are releasing few details because the Iron Order membership includes law enforcement officers. Your opinion can help us make it better. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Elizabeth Chuck is a reporter for NBC News who focuses on health and mental health, particularly issues that affect women and children. I guess you could call them iron horses. A check-in on the public mood of Canadians with hosts Michael Stittle and Nik Nanos. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Market data provided by Factset. What I'm about to tell you is just a messed up situation by a bunch of messed up people.". The second victim exited the interstate and went to Papa John's when his legs began to feel numb. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Your stupidness has already gotten a 33-year-old, beautiful, young lady in a near-death situation and another man shot.". Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Get the latest updates in news, food, music and culture, and receive special offers direct to your inbox.
One person was killed and seven others were injured. The hospital was temporarily shut down, with precautionary measures put in place by local police, but returned to normal operations later in the afternoon. The Denver Post described the incident as a "shooting and stabbing melee," and cited an anonymous witness as saying that the quarrel was started by rival biker gangs. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. [1][3][4], The Iron Order Motorcycle Club had 16 of its members in attendance at the expo, and only stayed for an hour. or redistributed. Can Europe live without Russian natural gas? 
The violence put new focus on Iron Order, made up mostly of police officers and military personnel, and the Mongols, recognized by law enforcement as a highly-organized criminal gang. "During the disturbance, there were shots fired and at least one stabbing," Denver spokeswoman Raquel Lopez told reporters, adding that the investigation was still on going. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. In a press release, the Arvada Police department said the suspects in the case also used a helmet to beat a person who came to try to help the injured people and then rode over them with a motorcycle, leaving them with life-long injuries. "Well, let's advance to 2021. Authorities discovered a second Hispanic male shooting victim at Papa John's and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he remains in stable condition, as Fox 35 Orlando first reported. "Retaliation will get you all locked up in prison for a very long time, and that's a guarantee in Polk County. He added that there has been "a lot of lying going on" and people refusing to talk about the incident. The expo had been scheduled to continue Sunday but most events were cancelled "out of the interest in safety," White said. The witness asked not to be named for fear of retaliation. Tracking every case of COVID-19 in Canada, 9 things you likely didn't know about Jehovah's Witnesses, Samsung's Lee indicted over controversial 2015 merger. Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1. Three Iron Order members were separated and confronted by a much larger group of around 30 members of the Mongols Motorcycle Club, a Mongol challenged them and told them to leave. One person was killed and multiple others were injured during a shooting and stabbing at the Colorado Motorcycle Expo in Denver, police said. Denver Health Medical Center, where the injured were being treated, said three patients remained in critical condition and three in stable condition Sunday. Police at 12:07 a.m. Friday responded to a motor vehicle crash on I-4 and found the female victim "lying on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound to her head," deputies said in an incident report. Market data provided by Factset. But Las Vegas attorney Stephen Stubbs, who represents the Mongols, said it was Iron Order members who instigated the alcohol-fueled brawl by taunting them into an argument that led to the deadly shooting of a Mongols member. 2022 FOX News Network, LLC. [4], The emergency room at Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Center, where the injured were taken, was placed on lockdown by the Denver Police Department out of fear of the conflict spreading. Listen and subscribe to get a weekly update with the newsmakers who matter. Investigators told KUSA that the July incident began as a fight between the Mongols and Hells Angels motorcycle clubs, and ended with the death of William Kelly Henderson, a member of Hells Angels. [7] The sole fatality was identified as 46-year-old Victor Mendoza, a Mongol who was shot in the chest. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said in a Friday press conference. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. A motorcycle expo in the US state of Colorado was shut down after one person was killed and numerous people were wounded, local authorities said Saturday. Hecovers the Western United States, specializing in crime, courts and homeland security. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. These violent defendants have been removed from the street because of the perseverance of dedicated law enforcement men and women from Arvada PD and multiple other agencies. Canada's Most Trusted News. Legal Statement. "None of the Mongols involved in the altercation had a gun, not even one of them," Stubbs told The Associated Press. A statement posted on the event's website said it didn't have any information and apologized to vendors and patrons for any inconvenience. 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There were conflicting reports about the identity of the other motorcylce gang involved. The two biker groups on Sunday blamed each other for inciting the violence. Join the Westword community and help support The second male victim told deputies that Donovan shot him first in the back, which is when he pulled out his gun and returned fire "due to being in fear for his life." Another club member was among the injured, he said. Listen and subscribe to get a daily fix on the latest political news and issues. He would not say whether he fired the fatal shot. You can find more information in our data protection declaration. Three remain in critical condition, three are stable, and one other person suffered lesser injuries. He was not in police custody as of Sunday night, Whitfield said. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. The Denver Health Medical Center said at least seven people were brought in by paramedics, with one deceased, three in critical condition and three others in serious condition. We're not done yet! The Colorado Motorcycle Expo was being held at the National Western Complex and was scheduled to go through Sunday, but the city ordered organizers to cancel its Sunday events after the incident. [7], As a result of the shooting, the second day of the motorcycle expo was cancelled. At this time, we do not have anyone in custody.". Members of the Mongols in Denver were charged with drug trafficking, firearms violations, witness tampering and other crimes during a nationwide racketeering investigation involving the group in 2008.