Midian Shofner
Coverage of Midian Shofner in the Nexus archive.
- Denver police letting ShotSpotter contract expire after more than a decade of gunshot detection
The Denver Police Department is set to let its contract with ShotSpotter expire at the end of 2026, potentially ending more than a decade of automated gunshot detection in the city. The DPD stated it is evaluating whether another vendor can provide greater public safety benefits and will begin phasing out coverage in Sun Valley and Park Hill neighborhoods. Critics have raised concerns about community involvement and the equity of sensor placement.
- Family and friends gather to remember Arthur Williams, 26-year-old cyclist killed in Aurora hit-and-run crash
Family and friends held a vigil in Aurora, Colo., to remember 26-year-old cyclist Arthur Williams, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on South Powhaton Road. Authorities are continuing to search for the driver, having identified a vehicle of interest. The Williams family is working with the Aurora City Council to push for bike lanes and started a GoFundMe campaign to seek justice.
- 'We're the solution': Community plans for honest conversations about violence after deadly nightclub shooting
Nine people were shot at a southeast Denver nightclub, with one death, as no suspects or arrests have been made. Community leaders, including Brother Jeff Fard and MiDian Shofner, are organizing gatherings to foster honest conversations about violence and solutions. Fard emphasized the need to address community violence collectively, while Shofner plans a discussion to explore causes and prevention.