One person was taken to a hospital after a Sunday shooting in Thornton that drew a fast police response and briefly shut down nearby streets in the 1400 block of East 98th Avenue, authorities said.
What officials say
Thornton police said one suspect is in custody and that there is “no active threat to the community” as the investigation continues. The department shared the advisory on X and confirmed that the injured person was transported to a local hospital, though officials have not released details about the person’s condition, according to KDVR.
Police response
The Thornton Police Department’s Newsroom lists the agency’s non-emergency number and press contacts for anyone with information about the shooting. Residents who witnessed the incident or have relevant details are urged to reach out. The site also directs media to contact the public information office for verified updates and official statements, per the Thornton Police Department.
Neighborhood context
Earlier this month, Thornton police investigated a separate early-morning shooting that left one person dead and another injured in the 9600 block of Huron Street. That case remains under investigation, the Denver Gazette reported.
Thornton police said the investigation into Sunday’s shooting is ongoing and that residents should expect an increased officer presence in the area. Anyone with information or footage related to the incident is asked to contact the department’s non-emergency line or the public information office.
