Shooting Incident Involving Broncos Receiver Josh Reynolds
Denver Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds and another man sustained injuries in a shooting last week. This incident occurred after two vehicles followed them from a Glendale, Colorado, gentlemen’s club, according to official documents.
Arrests Made in Connection with the Shooting
Two men, Burr Charlesworth and Luis Mendoza, were arrested following the shooting on October 18, as reported by NBC affiliate KUSA in Denver.
Around 3 a.m., police received multiple 911 calls about a shooting near East Hampden Avenue and South Dahlia Street. One caller reported being shot while driving. Another caller stated he was being followed, mentioning that two of his friends had also been shot. A third caller confirmed that shots had been fired.
Police Response and Victim Details
Using GPS tracking, police located the victims. Reports indicate that Reynolds was shot twice—once in his arm and once in the back of his head. The second man was shot in the back, while a third individual was injured by shattered glass.
The victims told police they had been at Shotgun Willies, a gentlemen’s club in Glendale. They left around 2:45 a.m. and noticed two vehicles following them. They stated there had been no issues at the club during their visit.
As they drove on the highway, the victims reported that up to four vehicles trailed the car Reynolds was in. Surveillance video from the club allegedly showed Mendoza watching the group. Several vehicles appeared to wait for the victims to leave the parking lot.
Suspects’ Claims and Charges
Charlesworth, 42, denied any involvement in the shooting, claiming he was simply helping a friend who asked him to follow the group. Both Charlesworth and Mendoza, 35, now face charges of attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault. An attorney for Charlesworth has not yet responded to requests for comment. Information about Mendoza’s attorney is currently unavailable.
Broncos’ Response
The Broncos issued a statement to NBC News, confirming that Reynolds, 29, “was a victim of a shooting” and “received treatment for minor injuries.” They added that, out of respect for the legal process, they will defer further comments to law enforcement.
Reynolds’ agent could not be reached for immediate comment. Notably, Reynolds was already on four-week injured reserve prior to the shooting incident.
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