Denver police have opened a death investigation in City Park after emergency crews were called to a report of a person down in the park. The department is treating the case as an active death investigation and says officers stayed on scene to sort through what happened. Authorities have not released the person’s name or any other details about the situation.
Police update and where it may have happened
After a user on X asked if the incident was the one reported near Colorado Boulevard and East 23rd Avenue, the Denver Police Department replied that EMS was initially dispatched to a report of “a person down” in City Park and confirmed that “the incident is an active death investigation.” In that post, Denver Police Department did not share an exact time of the call or identify the person involved.
How to contact police with tips
Anyone who might have information about what happened is urged to contact authorities. The Denver Police non-emergency line is 720-913-2000, and residents should call or text 911 for emergencies. Media inquiries can be directed to the department’s media relations team listed on official city pages.
What investigators have not released
Police have not said how the person died or whether anyone is in custody, and the case remains active. The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner, which handles violent, suspicious and unexpected deaths, notes that medicolegal investigations often take 30 to 90 days to complete in routine cases. The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner provides more information on its investigation process and public data dashboards.
What to expect next
Investigators are expected to keep processing the scene, gathering witness accounts and reviewing any available video from the area. Hoodline will track official updates and add new details as authorities release more information.
