Crime
Help find missing 18-year-old Violet from Denver
DENVER, Colo. — Authorities and family members are urgently searching for 18-year-old Violet, who has been reported missing from Denver under life-threatening medical circumstances.
Her disappearance is being treated as a critical emergency rather than a runaway case, as she suffers from severe anorexia nervosa and dangerous heart complications that require immediate medical attention.
According to police, Violet was last seen around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, near Denver Union Station. Her case number is #25-571462.
Her mother described the situation as a race against time, saying her daughter’s health is rapidly deteriorating and that without medical intervention, her heart could fail without warning.
“This isn’t just a missing person case — it’s a fight to save my daughter’s life,” her mother said. “She needs help now, before it’s too late.”
- Name: Violet
- Age: 18
- Missing from: Denver, Colorado
- Date last seen: Sunday, October 19, 7:30 p.m.
- Last known location: Near Denver Union Station
- Height: 5’1”
- Weight: Approximately 100 lbs or less
- Hair: Long, brown, and wavy (to her waist)
- Eyes: Bluish-hazel
- Clothing: All black outfit with pink lettering, light pink North Face hat, pink running shoes
- Carried: Khaki backpack with pink key rings
- Name: Isaiah (last name unknown)
- Age: 19
- Description: White male, curly blonde hair
- Clothing: Black hoodie, black sweatpants, gray sweater underneath, green backpack
- Possible travel direction: May be hitchhiking or traveling by train toward California
- Note: Both individuals have reportedly discarded their cell phones, making tracking efforts difficult.
Violet has been officially listed as MISSING AND ENDANGERED, and authorities emphasize that her life is in immediate danger.
Law enforcement urges the public to remain vigilant.
If you see Violet or Isaiah, call 911 immediately.
Do not attempt to engage — simply report their location and any identifying details.
Every hour matters in this case. Violet is not just another missing person — she is a daughter, a friend, and a young woman who still has a chance to come home alive.
Please share this information widely and help bring Violet home safely.
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — A 23-year-old man from Riverton has died following a shooting at a rural property in Cherokee County, Kansas, and his 19-year-old brother has been booked into jail on a second-degree murder allegation, according to information released by authorities.
The victim was identified as Gannon Reece, 23, of Riverton, Kansas. The suspect was identified as Joshua Wilson, 19, also of Riverton, who is the victim’s brother.
According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder. Formal charges are expected to be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office.
Authorities said the Cherokee County Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call on October 23, 2026, reporting that a person had been shot at 4971 SE 67th, in a rural area of Cherokee County.
Deputies were dispatched to the location to investigate the reported shooting.
When deputies arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Cherokee County Emergency Medical Services personnel examined the victim and determined that he had died.
The suspect, who authorities later identified as Joshua Wilson, was still at the scene when deputies arrived. Officers immediately detained him as the investigation began.
Authorities subsequently identified the deceased man as Gannon Reece and confirmed that Wilson was his younger brother.
Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail in connection with Reece’s death on suspicion of second-degree murder.
According to the information provided by authorities, formal charges will be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office. The available information does not specify whether prosecutors have formally filed the charges in court or whether Wilson has appeared before a judge.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the circumstances that led to the shooting.
No details have been released about what preceded the incident, whether an argument occurred, or what may have motivated the shooting. Authorities have not provided information about a possible firearm recovery or any other evidence beyond the initial circumstances described in the report.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation with assistance from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office.
Investigators are working to determine the full circumstances surrounding Reece’s death and gather evidence relevant to the case.
Authorities have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Officials also announced a temporary road closure affecting SE Lostine between Highway 69A and SE 60th.
Motorists were advised to use alternate routes until further notice while the closure remained in effect. The information provided did not specify when the roadway would reopen.
Drivers traveling through the area were encouraged to follow local traffic instructions and allow additional time for their journeys.
The fatal shooting has resulted in the death of a young Riverton resident and the arrest of his 19-year-old brother.
While authorities have identified both men and disclosed the booking allegation, several details remain unknown, including the events leading up to the shooting and the formal status of the prosecution.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and Cherokee County Attorney’s Office are continuing to investigate.
Joshua Wilson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.