Crime
Golden Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty Identified as Evan Dunn, suspect Stephen Geer arrested
The other injured officer remains in the hospital.
A tragic incident unfolded in Golden, Colorado, when a 43-year-old mechanical engineering professor at the Colorado School of Mines, Stephen Geer, was arrested following a suspected DUI crash that resulted in the death of a Golden police officer Evan Dunn and injured another.
Authorities are investigating Geer for vehicular homicide and vehicular assault.
On Thursday morning, Jefferson County Court Judge Thomas Vance informed Geer of the potential charges against him, setting his bond at $250,000 and scheduling a hearing for November 14.
Geer, who has no prior criminal history and is well-established in the community, will remain in custody unless he posts bond.
The crash took place shortly before 5 p.m. on Wednesday in snowy conditions along Colorado Highway 58 near Washington Avenue.
A 33-year-old Evan Dunn, Golden Police Department officer, was pronounced dead at the scene, while another officer suffered serious injuries.
Both officers had been outside their vehicle investigating an earlier crash when Geerโs vehicle allegedly struck another vehicle along a curve, propelling the officers under the initial crashed vehicle and trapping them beneath it.
According to Golden Police Chief Joe Harvey and the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), officers had positioned a police cruiser before the crash site, and two additional officers were on foot managing the scene when Geerโs vehicle entered the crash zone, impacting the officers.
The CSP noted that Geer’s driving was “unsafe on an already dangerous day” and cited poor road conditions.
Geer reportedly told police he had consumed one 16-ounce beer at a local brewery prior to the collision.
His defense attorney, Lindsay Stone, argued that the crash could have been an unfortunate accident, given that the earlier crash had only just occurred and lacked clear warning signs.
No blood alcohol test results were available at the time of the Thursday hearing.
Golden Police Chief Harvey paid tribute to the officer who lost his life, describing him as โan incredible human beingโ with a distinguished military background, including a career as a Blackhawk helicopter pilot and commander.
The fallen officer is survived by his wife, sister, and parents.
The other injured officer remains in the hospital.
Officer Dunn is survived by his wife, Annalise, and their beloved dog, Remy, as well as his parents and two siblings. Annalise shared that Evan was, first and foremost, a man of faith, loyal, steady, quiet, and observant. The couple shared a deep love for the outdoors, often camping and traveling together in their free time. She is deeply appreciative of the overwhelming support from the community but asks for privacy in the coming days as she grieves.
Officer Dunn joined the Golden Police Department as a Code Enforcement Officer, where he served for a year before entering the police academy. He graduated in July and was partnered with Officer Bethany Grusing, his field training officer, who was also injured in the crash. Officer Grusing, a member of the Golden Police Department since 2020, sustained serious injuries. โShe has a broken heart as well,โ said Chief Harvey.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina โ A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriffโs Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the childrenโs well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriffโs Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agencyโs initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.