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, your service is not forgotten. The streets you worked are still there and other cops have stepped up to follow your example to keep them flowing smoothly and safely.

May your family and coworkers be comforted, always, in the aftermath of your loss. Your life mattered!

Sgt. K. Moreland
Arapahoe Community College PD

January 16, 2026