Watch CBS News

Man Who Shot And Injured 2 Denver Cops Died From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

DENVER (CBS4) - Joseph Quintana, a 35-year-old, man who shot and injured two Denver police officers last weekend died by committing suicide. That's according to a Denver coroner's report released Thursday morning.

Joseph Quintana
Joseph Quintana (credit: Denver police)

Investigators say Quintana shot officers Richard Jaramillo and Steve Gameroz and then barricaded himself in a home and refused to come out. After spending hours negotiating with Quintana, officers fired tear gas into the home and that's when a fire started.

copter sunday 6 santa fe_frame_21261
(credit: CBS)

When Quintana exited the house he was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

richard-jaramillo
(credit: CBS)
Steve Gameroz
(credit: CBS)

Jaramillo and Gameroz are expected to fully recover from their injuries. Jaramillo left the hospital at noon on Thursday. Gameroz remains hospitalized and was listed in fair condition on Thursday.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.