NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 3, 2026Hillsborough
Wheat Ridge Police release body camera footage leading to officer's termination
The Wheat Ridge Police Department released body camera footage showing an officer pointing a firearm at a suspect's head during a May 2025 arrest. The officer, Carlos Bowdre, was subsequently fired following an internal investigation that found multiple policy violations.
Read the full story at Noticias Tampa Bay (Univision)Why It Matters
The release of this footage provides public transparency regarding a specific instance of police misconduct and the department's internal disciplinary process for excessive force.
Key Facts
- The incident occurred on May 6, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m.
- Officer Carlos Bowdre pointed his firearm at the head of a suspect who was already on the ground and being handcuffed by other officers.
- Multiple officers and supervisors reported the conduct to the department immediately after the incident.
- An internal investigation determined that Officer Bowdre violated multiple departmental policies and professional standards.
- Officer Bowdre was terminated with cause on August 27, 2025.
- The department notified the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) board of the termination.
- The release of the body camera footage was delayed due to legal obligations regarding internal investigations and privacy protections.
- The department released an edited version of the footage to balance transparency with privacy rights.
Who's Mentioned
organizationWheat Ridge Police Department“The law enforcement agency that investigated the incident and released the foota”personChris Murtha“Chief of the Wheat Ridge Police Department.”organizationColorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)“The state body notified of the officer's termination.”personCarlos Bowdre“The former officer who was fired for his conduct during an arrest.”