Gunfire near one of Denver's busiest intersections sent two people to the hospital on Tuesday, rattling the area around Federal Boulevard and Colfax Avenue and drawing a significant police response.
Officers converged on the scene along the heavily traveled east-west corridor as investigators worked to piece together what happened. Officials have not yet released details about the victims' conditions.
According to CBS News Colorado, two people were taken to local hospitals after the shooting. The outlet's brief report did not include the victims' ages or conditions, and it was not immediately clear whether anyone had been taken into custody.
Colfax Corridor Context
Colfax Avenue has long been at the center of Denver's tug-of-war between redevelopment and public-safety concerns, with stretches of the street plagued by vacancies, fires, and periodic violence.
In one recent example, a city plan to rebuild DPD's District 6 and add housing highlighted how officials are trying to stabilize and reinvest along the corridor, as per Hoodline. Incidents like Tuesday's shooting are exactly the sort of flare-ups that keep Colfax in the spotlight for residents and city leaders.
Investigation Ongoing
As of the initial reports, Denver police had not released any suspect description or possible motive, and the investigation remained active, according to CBS News Colorado. This story will be updated as authorities share more information.
