Surveillance footage from an RTD bus stabbing in southwest Denver is now public, and police are hoping the newly released clip will jog some memories. The video shows a man apparently stabbing another passenger during a ride on June 4 near West Alameda Avenue and South Meade Street, an attack that left the victim with a stab wound to the hand and what officials describe as minor injuries.
The suspect is still on the loose, and Denver police say they have not determined whether the confrontation was random or targeted. The release of the footage has rattled some riders and pushed transit safety back into the spotlight across local routes.
RTD shared the recording this week, and local coverage notes that the clip appears to show the man holding what looks like a knife to the victim’s face shortly before the stabbing. As reported by KDVR, investigators confirm no arrests have been made, and the case remains active. Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is asking anyone with information to call 720-913-STOP (7867). Tipsters can stay anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.
What the Video Appears to Show
The onboard surveillance clip captures a tense moment between two riders. The suspect raises what appears to be a knife and holds it close to the other passenger’s face, and the next moments leave the victim stabbed in the hand. Other passengers move toward the conflict as the bus comes to a stop and the doors open. Both individuals then step off the bus.
The camera angles and image quality make it tough to clearly identify the suspect, which is exactly why officials decided to push the footage out to the public. Authorities say the injured rider was treated for minor injuries.
Why RTD Released the Footage
RTD and law enforcement made the video public nearly two weeks after the June 4 incident in an effort to spark new leads and encourage anyone who saw the altercation or recorded it on a phone to speak up. That move tracks with a broader trend in transit policing, where surveillance clips are increasingly central to solving crimes. Denver7 has highlighted similar high-profile cases and rising anxiety among both drivers and passengers.
RTD says it is working with Denver police while the Transit Police Division goes over the video and other evidence. Anyone who was on that RTD bus near West Alameda Avenue and South Meade Street on June 4, or who recognizes the person in the surveillance clip, is urged to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867) or submit an anonymous tip online.
Officials are asking the public to share any details that might help, including a description of the suspect, clothing, or the direction the person went after leaving the bus. Denver police and RTD say the investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as the case develops.
