Brighton police report serious bodily injuries to the suspect after he resisted arrest

DENVER (KDVR) – A 33-year-old male suspect was seriously injured during a police response at the Brighton Japanese American Association Park on Monday.

The Brighton Police Department said officers were dispatched to BJAA Park, located near North 12th Avenue and Longs Peak Street, just before 10:45 p.m. for a domestic disturbance involving a man and a woman.

Callers initially described the disturbance as a verbal argument, but later as a physical attack on the woman.

Officers arrived on scene and issued commands to the man, who was uncooperative, according to the department. Officers said he resisted arrest and later determined he was seriously injured. Officers requested medical personnel to respond to the scene, who then transported him to a hospital for further care.

The man is being investigated for assault and domestic violence.

Thornton police are still investigating the crash that killed four family members on Saturday

The officer involved in the arrest has been placed on paid administrative leave while the 17th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team investigates this incident, which is protocol for the police department.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the response team at 303-658-4299.

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