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title: Denver Police Arrest Deontre Yorks in October 31 Homicide
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# Denver Police Arrest Deontre Yorks in October 31 Homicide

The Denver Police Department announced the arrest of Deontre Yorks on November 6, 2026, in connection with a homicide that occurred on October 31, 2026, in the 3200 Block of East 40th Avenue. Yorks is being held for Investigation of First-Degree Murder after an altercation with a 46-year-old male victim escalated to a shooting, resulting in the victim's death.

According to the police, Yorks sustained a shoulder injury during the incident and sought treatment at a local hospital. Investigators collected evidence at the scene, including shell casings and a Halloween mask worn by the suspect.

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### Press Release: Denver Police Department

*Published November 7, 2026. Reproduced in full from the [Denver Police Department](https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Police-Department/News/2026/Denver-Police-Arrest-Suspect-in-October-31st-Homicide-in-the-3200-Block-of-East-40th-Avenue).*

#### Denver Police Arrest Suspect in October 31st Homicide

**Denver, Saturday, November 7, 2026**, The Denver Police Department announces the arrest of Deontre Yorks (DOB 12/12/2002) related to the homicide that occurred on October 31, 2026, in the 3200 Block of East 40th Avenue.

On Saturday, October 31, 2026, at approximately 1:26 a.m., Denver 911 received a report of a shooting that had occurred in a parking lot and that the suspect had left the area. Responding officers located a 46-year-old male victim, who was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased as a result of the shooting.

Investigators processed the scene and collected several pieces of evidence, including shell casings, a Halloween mask worn by the suspect, and surveillance video. Through extensive investigative efforts by DPD’s Homicide Unit, crime analysts and the Denver Crime Lab, investigators identified Deontre Yorks as the suspect.

Yorks was arrested on Friday, November 6th, in Colorado Springs and is currently being held for Investigation of First-Degree Murder.

At this stage of the investigation, it appears Yorks and the victim were involved in an altercation that escalated to Yorks allegedly shooting the victim. The victim then fired back at Yorks, striking Yorks in the shoulder. It was discovered through the investigation that Yorks self-transported to an area hospital for treatment of that injury.

Anyone with information about this homicide is encouraged to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, through which tips can be submitted anonymously, and tipsters could be eligible for a reward. The Denver District Attorney’s Office will make the final determination regarding possible charges. The Denver Police Department is committed to sharing timely and accurate information with the public. However, please note, this press release is based on preliminary information, and details are subject to change if additional evidence is collected and analyzed throughout the investigation. A suspect is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Source: [Denver Police Department](https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Police-Department/News/2026/Denver-Police-Arrest-Suspect-in-October-31st-Homicide-in-the-3200-Block-of-East-40th-Avenue)