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Saint Wake

Death by Force
Case Description
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Saint Malachi Wake, an 18-year-old male, was killed in a burst of gunfire on April 6, 2023, in Lakewood, Colorado. The incident, which unfolded around 11:52 a.m., was a chaotic exchange of bullets that left another man dead and at least one other person wounded. Authorities have indicated that the individuals involved were known to one another.

The violent encounter was described by police as a triple or possibly quadruple shooting. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered thre ...Read More
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  • KUSA.com: Suspect in shooting near Emily Griffith HS was killed in Lakewood triple shooting
  • The Denver Post: Lakewood shooting leaves two dead, one wounded, police say
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    Victim Details

    Saint Wake

    Male

    Black / African American

    Lakewood

    CO

    2023-04-06

    18

    Saint

    Wake

    No

    11/14/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Just learned about the memorial keepsake book for Saint Wake and it’s truly touching. Seeing the c... ...Read More
    10/06/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the overwhelming sense of loss that Saint Wake's friends and family must... ...Read More
    09/01/2024
    Has anyone else been following the case of Saint Wake? Such a terrible tragedy that another young li... ...Read More
    04/02/2024
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