Gunfire reports jolted a Fort Collins neighborhood Monday afternoon, sending officers racing to the Rutgers and Vassar avenues area and ending in a high-risk traffic stop outside busy South College Avenue shops. Police later said there is no ongoing threat to the public as investigators continue to work the case.
According to Fort Collins Police Services' Facebook post, officers were dispatched at about 3:19 p.m. after multiple callers reported shots near Rutgers Ave and Vassar Ave. Police soon located a vehicle they believe was linked to those calls and conducted a high-risk traffic stop in a parking lot at 3524 S. College Ave. The department said multiple suspects have been identified and that investigators are collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses.
Police Say No Ongoing Threat
In its Facebook post, Fort Collins Police Services said officers had secured the scene and wrote that "there is no ongoing threat to the public." The update did not include names, potential charges, or any information about injuries, and police said they will release additional details as they become available.
High-Risk Stop Briefly Locks Down South College Shops
The high-risk stop unfolded in the parking lot at 3524 S. College Ave., a cluster of restaurants and shops along the busy South College corridor. Several nearby businesses briefly locked their doors while officers cleared the area, then returned to normal operations once police finished their initial response. The department encouraged anyone with information or video related to the incident to reach out; the FCPS tip line is (970) 416-2825, according to the City of Fort Collins. The city has seen similar isolated incidents in recent years, including Fort Collins Police Investigate Overnight Shooting, as per Hoodline.
How Residents Can Help Investigators
Investigators continue to canvas the surrounding area and follow up on leads. Officials asked residents to check doorbell cameras, cell phone video, and dashcams for anything that might have captured the reported gunfire or the vehicle involved. Anyone with tips can call the FCPS tip line at (970) 416-2825 or email [email protected], and those who prefer to remain anonymous can contact Larimer County Crime Stoppers. This article will be updated as Fort Collins Police Services releases more information.
