Denver police release footage in 2 officer shootings where suspects had replica weapons

DENVER (KDVR) — Thursday, Denver Police released body cam footage from two recent, officer-involved shootings, which left one suspect dead.

The first footage shows the moments leading up to an Aug. 22 officer-involved shooting in the 4900 block of East Donald Avenue.

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Police say the suspect ultimately pulled out a handgun and refused commands to drop it. The weapon ultimately turned out to be a replica 9mm revolver with live ammunition, with no ability to discharge.

The suspect has been identified as 48-year-old Javier Nava Carbajal. No officers were hurt…

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