The Denver Police Department has taken 18-year-old Joe Griggs-Sanders into custody in connection with a shooting that left a juvenile male in critical condition. The incident unfolded on November 14 in the 18500 block of East 61st Avenue, prompting police response at around 3:12 p.m., according to the Denver Police Department.
After arriving at the scene, officers discovered the young victim with a gunshot wound, leading to his immediate transportation to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Investigators moved quickly, identifying the suspect as Griggs-Sanders, who now faces a series of charges, including attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault with a deadly weapon. The arrest, confirmed by police on Wednesday, comes as a pivotal development in a case that has rattled a Denver community.
With Griggs-Sanders now in custody, he is also being held for the investigation of attempting to influence a public servant and criminal impersonation. The Denver Police have curtailed the flow of details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting, emphasizing the preservation of the investigation's integrity. The Denver District Attorney’s Office will ultimately decide on the final charges, reflecting a legal process rooted in deliberation and scrutiny.
