Denver police are investigating after a person was shot Saturday in the 500 block of N Alton Way in the city’s Lowry area. The wounded person got to a hospital on their own, and officers say the injuries are considered non-life-threatening while the search for answers continues. No suspect information has been released.
According to a post from the Denver Police Dept. on X, “one person self-transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.” The department added that the investigation is ongoing and reminded residents that its X account is not monitored around the clock.
Where This Happened
The 500 block of N Alton Way is in Denver’s Lowry area east of downtown. That stretch has seen violence before; last July, authorities investigated a fatal shooting in the same block, according to reporting by the Denver Gazette.
How Police Are Responding
The City of Denver lists the police non-emergency number as (720) 913-2000 and urges anyone with tips to call that line or contact Crime Stoppers. For anonymous tips and potential rewards, people can reach Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867) or submit a tip online.
How To Help
Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or has video or photos from the area to share that information with police to help develop leads. The department’s X post noted that the probe is ongoing. People with information can contact the Denver Police non-emergency line, and anyone facing an immediate threat should call 911.
