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Denver police officers fired after joking about using migrant shelters for “target practice”
Three Denver police officers were fired after joking about visiting migrant shelters in the city and using them as “target practice,” the police department said.
In March, three Denver police officers in a shared group chat posted messages joking about going to newcomer shelters in the city and using them for target practice, according to a statement from the police department.
The group chat consisted of Denver police officers who went through the training academy together and were still probationary officers, according to the Denver Police Department.
The probation period for the Denver Police Department includes the time it takes to complete training at the police academy and nine months after graduating from the program.
“You participated in inappropriate text messaging conversations with other DPD recruits joking that you would go to at least two migrant shelters and shoot them for target practice,” Denver’s Chief of Police Ron Thomas wrote in termination letters to each of the officers. “This behavior is extremely prejudicial to the department and poorly represents the Denver Police Department to the community.”
The police department learned about the texts on April 4 and — “due to the abhorrent nature of the messages” — terminated all three officers on July 22, according to a statement from the department.
Former Denver officers Rodrigo Basurto, Meagan Joy and Scot Persichette were the only police officers in the group chat who were fired.
“Additional Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity training and Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) training will be provided to the other officers on that group chat,” Denver police officials said in the statement. Officials did not specify how many officers were in the group chat.
Since the three did not complete their probationary period, they are not eligible to appeal the dismissal, according to the department.
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Denver Nuggets Altitude broadcasts now being offered in Spanish for first time ever
For the first time in the team’s history, Altitude Sports is broadcasting Denver Nuggets home games in Spanish. Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced it has contracted a team to broadcast its games in Spanish for the playoffs.
“I think that is what the public wanted,” said Ivan De La Garza, producer for the broadcast team.
A team of three people, two commentators and a producer, sit in a press box at the top of Ball Arena. Their commentary is then synced with the traditional Altitude broadcast video and shared on the Altitude Plus application.
“With the Nuggets winning in the last five years, there is a tremendous amount of following from Latino people trying to listen to and watch the games in Spanish,” said Andres Casas, color commentator for the broadcast.
Casas said he strives to bring the same energy fans get during soccer broadcasts into the basketball broadcasts.
“That excitement that gets you. We want people to feel they are at the game,” Casas said.
“It has been so amazing to be a part of the Spanish broadcast for the Nuggets. I have been a fan of the Nuggets for my whole life,” said Jena Garcia, play-by-play commentator.
Garcia said it has been a dream come true to help bring this broadcast to her community.
“I’ve always desired to hear a Spanish broadcast, just as a fan. To be a part of it is just incredible,” Garcia said.
Those working in the broadcast said they are honored to help expand the reach of the Nuggets and sports in accessing diverse communities.
“We love sports. We are passionate, we are loud. We like to get together and enjoy sports,” De La Garza said.
“The Nuggets have a huge following, especially on the Spanish side. So, it is great for them to be able to listen to what is going on, game by game, especially into the playoffs,” Casas said.
“It is just another step of access that they are getting to be a fan of basketball,” Garcia said.
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Where to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Playoffs: TV channel, start time, streaming for April 18
The 2026 NBA postseason is finally here after a thrilling Play-In Tournament saw the Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers officially earn their spot in the playoffs
The postseason action continues on Saturday as the Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the first round. We’ve got you covered on everything you need to know to tune in for tip off.
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