A quiet stretch of east Denver turned into a crime scene Thursday morning as police responded to reports of a shooting in the 9800 block of East Girard Avenue. Officers found one victim at the scene, and authorities said it was too early to publicly detail the extent of the person’s injuries. Detectives quickly taped off the area while they worked to figure out what happened.
In a post on X, the Denver Police Department said officers were dispatched to the 9800 block of E. Girard Ave and located one victim. The department noted that the victim’s condition remained unknown and that the investigation is ongoing. The post also shared the department’s non-emergency number, 720-913-2000, and reminded residents that the account is not monitored 24/7. For emergencies, officials said, people should call or text 911.
What Officials Say
"Investigation is ongoing," the Denver Police Department wrote on X, noting that officers were staying on scene while detectives documented and processed evidence. Officials offered no additional details about the victim’s condition, any possible suspect, or a motive in the initial update. They indicated that more information would be released as investigators sort out the sequence of events.
Past Incidents On Girard Avenue
E. Girard Avenue has seen serious violence before. In 2021, a domestic-violence-related shooting in the 10000 block of E. Girard Avenue left multiple people injured and at least one person dead, according to Denver7. In 2023, CBS Denver reported that several people were taken to hospitals after a shooting at an apartment complex in the area. Taken together, those cases and Thursday’s incident underline how gunfire has repeatedly rattled this east-side corridor.
How To Help
Anyone with information about Thursday’s shooting is asked to contact the Denver Police Services at 720-913-2000. For emergencies, officials urge residents to call or text 911. This story will be updated as the department releases additional details.
