Crime in Colorado
This article refers to crime in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Statistics
In 2011, there were 151,125 crimes reported in Colorado.[1]
In 2008, there were 158,236 crimes reported in Colorado, including 156 murders, 141,107 property crimes, and 2,094 rapes.[2]
Capital punishment laws
Main article: Capital punishment in Colorado
Capital punishment is applied in this state.[3]
Mass shootings
Two major mass shootings have occurred in Colorado: The Columbine High School massacre and the Aurora movie theater massacre.
See also
References
- ↑ Colorado Crime Rate State of Colorado. Retrieved August 10, 2012
- ↑ Colorado Crime Rates Disaster Center. Retrieved August 10, 2012
- ↑ http://www.religioustolerance.org/execut3.htm
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