What happened after officers shot a suspect holding a fake gun at a Denver gas station?

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What incident does this clip show?

The clip shows a shooting incident on June 2, 2026, at a Sinclair gas station at 620 Santa Fe Drive in Denver, Colorado. Officers confronted Joshua Jackson, a suspect in a stolen vehicle case, who appeared to take a hostage while holding what they believed was a firearm.

Who was involved in the Denver gas station shooting?

The suspect was identified as Joshua Jackson, 35. A Colorado State Patrol trooper and an Adams County Sheriff's deputy fired their weapons. The Denver Police Department, Colorado State Patrol, Adams County Sheriff's Office, and the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority Metropolitan Auto Theft Task Force (CMATT) were involved. Two gas station employees were present but unharmed.

What happened to Joshua Jackson after the shooting?

Joshua Jackson survived the shooting and was hospitalized for treatment. He is facing charges for vehicular theft and drugged possession.

Was the suspect's weapon real?

No, the object Joshua Jackson was holding, which officers believed to be a firearm, was later identified as a lighter designed to resemble a handgun and was not capable of firing projectiles.