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Three Denver police officers accused of joking about going to newcomer shelters for 'target practice' were fired by the department. The Denver Police Department began investigating the officers — identified as Rodrigo Basurto, Meagan Joy and Scot Persichette — in April after learning of 'disturbing messages that were shared in a group chat,' a spokesperson said. A newcomer shelter provides temporary housing for refugees and migrants.
The department said it was 'appalled' by the messages and they 'are contradictory to the mission and values of the Department, and disrespect not only newcomers and our community, but also every other officer working to keep everyone in our community safe.' The messages were sent on March 27, a police spokesperson said. The department was made aware of them by someone else in the group chat.
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