Denver police are trying to track down a shooting report that appeared on social media, but they are missing one crucial detail: where it supposedly happened.
On Tuesday, the department asked the public to help identify which mall was referenced in an unverified post that claimed three people were shot outside a mall around 10 a.m. on Monday, March 30. Police said the message appeared as a reply in a thread, and that there is no confirmed location, no identified victims, and no known suspects connected to the claim. Officials are urging anyone with direct knowledge to contact them through official channels instead of simply sharing unverified posts.
Police asking for location details
In a post on X, the Denver Police Department publicly responded to the user who mentioned the alleged shooting and asked, "Can you provide which mall this possibly occurred outside of?" The reply referenced in the thread alleged that "3 people shot outside the mall around 10 am" on March 30. In that same exchange, the department did not confirm that any such shooting had taken place, and said they were seeking any information that could help investigators sort out what, if anything, actually occurred.
How to share tips
For people who might have real information, there are clear routes to reach investigators. The City of Denver lists a non-emergency line for police at (720) 913-2000, and instructs residents to dial 911 for emergencies, according to the City of Denver. For those who prefer to stay anonymous, Metro Denver Crime Stoppers accepts tips at 720-913-STOP (7867) or via its online submission form. Authorities emphasize using these official channels so investigators can follow up directly and verify what is or is not accurate.
Past mall incidents in the region
While police have not confirmed that any new mall shooting occurred on March 30, the Denver area has seen high-profile incidents in busy shopping corridors in recent years. Denver7 reported a previous shooting that wounded three people on the 16th Street Mall, and CBS Colorado covered a 2023 case in which a teen was shot and killed outside the Town Center at Aurora Mall. Those earlier incidents are part of why law enforcement stresses that timely tips, witness accounts and any available footage can be critical to sorting out what actually happened when violent crimes are reported.
What to do if you were there
Police are asking that anyone who was near a mall in the Denver area around 10 a.m. on March 30 and saw anything connected to the claim reach out to investigators. If you have information, contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867) or submit a tip online through Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. Officials say they will share updates with the public if and when they are able to verify any details about the reported shooting.
