Police Officer Kevin Wayne Denner, Littleton Police Department, Colorado

Police Officer Kevin Wayne Denner

Littleton Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Monday, May 6, 2013

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Kevin Wayne Denner

Police Officer Kevin Denner was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver at the intersection of East Belleview Avenue and South De Gaulle Street, in Aurora at 11:30 a.m.

Officer Denner was en route to court when the drunk driver turned in front of him, causing a crash. The man, 37, was convicted of vehicular manslaughter on January 16th, 2015, and was sentenced to 12 years in prison. He will be eligible for parole in 2017.

Officer Denner is survived by his wife and two children. He worked mainly on cases involving crimes against children. Children called him "The Gentle Giant".

Bio

Age 42
Tour 13 years
Badge 0304

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Sentenced to 12 years

Impaired Driver

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Officer Denner,
On today, the 12th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Littleton. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 6, 2025