Denver Union Station Stabbing: Woman Arrested

Denver Union Station Stabbing: Woman in Custody After Random Attack

Denver police have arrested a woman following a stabbing incident‍ at Union ⁢Station on Sunday night. The attack, which occurred at Gate B14 within the bus terminal at 1700 Wewatta St., left the victim hospitalized⁢ but expected to survive.

Details of the⁣ Incident

According to an arrest affidavit, 37-year-old Nakila Green was pacing ⁢around Denver Union Station before approaching ⁣a woman seated on a bench and stabbing her multiple times in‍ the leg and ⁣chest. Witnesses reported that Green appeared to be deliberately ⁣seeking out an unsuspecting ⁣victim, ‍described as “someone who was not paying attention.”

Regional Transportation District (RTD) officers quickly responded to the scene, ⁢subduing Green at gunpoint. The victim screamed for help, prompting the swift response from law enforcement.

Charges and Custody

nakila Green⁣ is currently being held⁢ on suspicion of first-degree assault causing serious bodily injury with a deadly weapon Denver County ⁤Court records. Denver jail records also indicate that authorities are investigating additional charges of second-degree assault and second-degree assault on a peace officer Denver jail records.

During her arrest, Green allegedly spat⁣ on police officers and continued to spit inside the patrol car while in custody.

Investigation Ongoing

The motive behind the⁢ attack remains unclear, as the victim stated she did not know Green and that the suspect did not say anything⁤ during the incident. Denver police⁢ are continuing to ⁣investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing.

Published:⁤ 2026/01/19 22:05:41