A normally low-key stretch of South Tamarac Drive turned into an active crime scene as Denver police responded to a shooting in the 3300 block, where officers located one victim and began piecing together what led up to the gunfire.
Police Say One Victim Was Found
In a post on X, the Denver Police Department reported that "one victim has been located" and that investigators "are working to determine what occurred," adding that details could shift as the investigation unfolds. The department also listed 720-913-2000 as the number for anyone with information and reminded residents to call 911 for emergencies, according to the Denver Police Department.
ALERT: #DPD is investigating a shooting near the 3300 block of S Tamarac. One victim has been located. Investigators are working to determine what occurred. Updates will be posted to this thread when made available. #Denver pic.twitter.com/bkmlQmBEvr
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) June 14, 2026
Where This Happened
The shooting took place along the 3300 block of South Tamarac Drive in the Hampden neighborhood of southeast Denver, just off East Hampden Avenue. The area is largely residential, feeding into nearby Southmoor Park and adjacent strip-commercial zones. City planning maps classify South Tamarac as a major arterial running east to west through that corner of the city, according to City and County of Denver planning documents.
Block's Recent Police Calls
City open-data logs show that the 3300 block of South Tamarac Drive has seen repeated police calls in recent months, with incidents listed under categories such as assaults and property crimes. Those entries appear in the City and County of Denver's crime dataset and show up on neighborhood crime maps, according to the City and County of Denver open-data crime dataset.
What Neighbors Should Know
Police asked anyone with tips to call 720-913-2000 and to use 911 for emergencies, noting that official updates will roll out on the department's social media thread. The post stressed that information is preliminary and could change as detectives gather more evidence, and Denver police encouraged anyone with video or other potentially useful details to reach out to investigators, according to the Denver Police Department. This story will be updated as authorities release more information.
