A normally quiet stretch of the 1700 block of North York Street turned into a crime scene Friday after two people were shot, leaving one with serious injuries and another with injuries that authorities have not yet fully described. One victim was taken by ambulance to a hospital, while the second drove themself to get medical care. Investigators have not released any suspect information, and the case remains under active investigation.
What police released
According to the Denver Police Dept., one victim was taken by ambulance to the hospital with serious injuries, while a second victim self-transported to a medical facility. As of the latest update, the extent of that person's injuries was still unclear. Investigators are working to develop suspect information, and the department has said that any new details will be added to the same social media thread.
How to help and where to find more
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Denver Police Department. The city's police pages list 720-913-2000 as the non-emergency number and advise calling or texting 911 for emergencies, according to the City of Denver Police Department. The department also maintains a set of Performance and Transparency dashboards that include "Homicide and Non-Fatal Shooting" data for neighborhoods and citywide trends, a resource residents can consult for broader context. Media inquiries and tips can be directed to the department's media relations team or submitted through the online reporting tools linked on the city's site.
