WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Police say an argument at a suburban Denver strip club turned fatal when one patron killed another with a shotgun after an argument.
Javier Ruacho-Benitez was killed early Wednesday outside the Saturday Night Live Gentleman's Club. Authorities say the victim was arguing in the parking lot with 25-year-old John Paul Valdez, who allegedly opened his trunk, grabbed a 12-gauge shotgun and fired the fatal shot.
KDVR-TV reports (goo.gl ) that a patrol shift supervisor for the Adams County Sheriff's Office was nearby and heard the shot. After a car chase, Valdez wrecked his car and allegedly fled on foot. Valdez was taken into custody after a police dog sent to look for him bit him.
Valdez was hospitalized for the dog bite.
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An absolute dive by any standard My least favorite front range SC
Another reason I usually go home by mignight... and yes Saturday's is not high on my list of mile high city stops.
A shotgun? Dog bite? Must be Denver alright!
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