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Reporter @denverpost covering police, crime, criminal justice, etc. Previously @cstribune. Curiosity is an act of hope. Email: eschmelzer@denverpost.com
Jan 5, 2022 5 tweets 2 min read
NEW: Denver police received a tip a year ago that the Denver/Lakewood gunman might commit a terrorist attack. The tipster said he hoped to prevent violence. DPD investigated, but say they didn't have enough evidence to arrest or monitor him.

More: denverpost.com/2022/01/04/den… The tipster is a German guy, Andre Thiele, who was a fan of the gunman's books and contributed to the gunman's Patreon. Because he was a paying member, he got access to a chatroom with McLeod and other paying fans.

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Feb 22, 2021 12 tweets 4 min read
BREAKING: Aurora releases the investigation it commissioned into the death of Elijah McClain at the hands of city police and fire. Story, which will be updated as I read, here: denverpost.com/2021/02/22/eli… (It includes a link to the full report.) Notable: Investigators hired by the city were not able to interview the officers or paramedics involved in Elijah McClain's death. Unclear who denied that access - the individuals themselves or the agencies. They did interview other staff.