By Police1 Staff
DENVER — Witnesses say a man was killed after a suspect dressed as a clown stabbed him with bladed gloves.
Witnesses told police that the suspect, Cristian Lee Gulzow, threatened Brian Lucero, 29, with gloves that had 2- to 3-inch blades attached to them, the Denver Post reported.
Gulzow began punching Lucero, who attempted to dodge the attack. Lucero punched Gulzow, which led to an argument and Lucero collapsing in a nearby parking lot, the police report said.
Lucero was pronounced dead at the hospital, KDVR reported. Police said Lucero died from a single stab wound to the throat.
Gulzow fled on a scooter until police recognized him and detained him. He threw a knife in the bushes, which police recovered. Gulzow’s clothes were covered in blood when police arrested him.
While in custody, Gulzow told police that a man threatened him and told him to “get out of my alley.” Lucero allegedly attacked Gulzow and stole his scooter, court records said.
Guzlow said he tackled Lucero when he took the scooter and Lucero may have died after falling on Guzlow’s spiked bracelet. Guzlow admitted he might have cut Lucero with his bladed glove.
Guzlow, also known as “Diablo” in jail, has a long criminal history including various domestic violence, assault and weapons convictions. According to KDVR, he is being held for investigation of first-degree murder.