Denver police are digging into a shooting in the 1300 block of West 46th Avenue after a person with a gunshot wound walked into a police station Sunday afternoon and asked for help. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment while detectives work to pin down exactly where the shooting happened and who might be responsible. Investigators are asking anyone with information or video to come forward as the case unfolds.
Police Say Victim Walked Into Station
According to a post by the Denver Police Department on X, detectives opened an investigation after one victim walked into a district station with a gunshot wound and was transported to a hospital. The department noted that officers are working to develop suspect information and identify the original location of the shooting. In this initial update, police did not release the victim's name or provide any suspect description.
How To Report Tips
Per the City of Denver Police Department, people should call or text 911 for emergencies and use the department's non‑emergency line at 720‑913‑2000 for information and non‑urgent reports. Metro Denver Crime Stoppers also accepts anonymous tips at 720‑913‑STOP (7867) and through its website.
Local Context
Local outlets and community trackers have logged several shooting incidents across north Denver in recent weeks, a pattern that has neighbors understandably on edge. Recent coverage by Hoodline has included reports that gunfire erupts near Russell Square Park and separate reporting by the Denver Gazette on another nearby case as investigators pursue leads.
Denver police have described the West 46th Avenue investigation as active and say they will release more details when they are available. Anyone with video or information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720‑913‑STOP (7867) or call the department's non‑emergency number at 720‑913‑2000.
