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šŸŒ± Why deputies opened fire during a late-night Commerce City stabbing call

Commerce City, Colorado Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi Commerce City! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Why deputies opened fire during a late-night Commerce City stabbing call
  • Commerce City senate hopeful faces felony child neglect charges in Florida
  • How an AI-driven Commerce City plant could reshape Denverā€™s recycling

Also on today's calendar: Moving the Words with Franklin Cruz and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Becoming windier, very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny; breezy, cooler, temps: high: 67, low: 42.
  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 66 and low of 37 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Suspect shot by Adams County deputies after stabbing investigation early Tuesday (kktv.com) ā€” Adams County deputies shot a 32-year-old man while investigating a reported stabbing in a Commerce City neighborhood near 70th Avenue and Dexter Street early Tuesday. Deputies say the man emerged from a home holding a handgun before they opened fire; he was hospitalized, while no deputies were hurt. Both the stabbing and the shooting are under active investigation.
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2. Colorado Political Candidate Arrested for Felony Child Neglect in Key West (tmz.com) ā€” A Commerce City resident running unopposed for a state senate seat was arrested in Key West, Florida, on felony child neglect charges after his young children nearly drowned while he was allegedly at a bar. The incident raises serious questions about the candidateā€™s judgment as he campaigns on parental rights and family values in a district north of Denver.
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3. Colorado experts share dos and don'ts of AI adoption (coloradobiz.com) ā€” A new AI-powered recycling facility now being built in Commerce City is expected to handle a large share of Denverā€™s recyclables while keeping workers away from dirty, dangerous sorting jobs. Colorado business and tech leaders also share practical advice on when to use AI, how to avoid overreliance, and why ethics, compliance, and smart tool selection matter for companies statewide.
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4. Messi Magic Strikes Again: Two-Goal Masterclass Earns Player of Matchday Honor (crunchsports.com) ā€” Commerce City soccer fans just watched Lionel Messi spoil the Rapidsā€™ strong run of form, scoring twice in Inter Miamiā€™s 3-2 win at Dickā€™s Sporting Goods Park. The match in Commerce City snapped Coloradoā€™s surge of three wins in four games and highlighted how quickly one superstar can flip a result, even after the Rapids battled back from a 2-0 deficit.
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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Wednesday April 22
  • 8 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Refresher
    Colorado Environmental Health Association , 4209 County Rd 24 1/2 , Longmont
    8:00 am
  • Celebration of Learning & Culture Night
    Mc Elwain Elementary School Denver, CO 80229
    4:00 pm
  • Dine & Donate (Chick Fil A on Quebec)
    William (Bill) Roberts Elem Denver, CO 80238
    4:30 pm
  • CBCC/BCG RELAUNCH EVENT
    Hangar Club , 7600 E. 1st Place , Denver
    4:30 pm

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
    Patches was LOST on April 7, 2026 in Commerce City, CO 80022 near Near th Kearney Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contactā€¦ (Nextdoor Locust St)
  • ā€¼ļø4/20 PATCHES IS STILL MISSINGā€¼ļø
    Last seen on 66th and Kearney on 3/7/26 Please keep an eye out look around your house where he could hide, while out and about in the neighborhoodā€¦ (Nextdoor Locust St)
  • Shamrock posted a job opening for Meat Plant Manager - Gold Canyon Meat Company in Commerce City. Apply here.
  • HUB International Limited posted a job opening for Account Manager - Transportation - Commercial Insurance in Denver. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Commerce City here.

Ok Commerce City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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