Rodrigo Basurto, Meagan Joy and Scot Persichette were fired last month after an investigation, police said.

Three Denver police officers accused of joking about going to newcomer shelters for “target practice” have been fired.

The Denver Police Department began investigating the officers — identified as Rodrigo Basurto, Meagan Joy and Scot Persichette — in April after it learned of “disturbing messages that were shared in a group chat,” a spokesperson said.

A newcomer shelter provides temporary housing for refugees and migrants.