A stretch of downtown Denver that is usually packed with dog walkers, skaters, and visitors turned into an active crime scene Sunday, as police launched an investigation into a shooting near 19th Street and Little Raven Street.
According to Denver police, one person self-transported to a nearby hospital after the incident. Investigators are still working to identify a suspect and have not released the victim's condition or said whether anyone has been taken into custody. Officials said additional details will be shared as they become available.
In a post on the Denver Police Department, the department wrote, "ALERT: #DPD is investigating a shooting in the area of the 19th and Little Raven," and asked anyone with information to contact investigators. The post added that "the information in this post is subject to change based on investigative findings."
What We Know So Far
The intersection sits near Riverfront Park, the Denver Skate Park, and the Railyard Dog Park, a busy stretch near Union Station that has already drawn police attention following other incidents.
In May, a man died after a shooting near 20th and Little Raven, according to The Denver Gazette. Local coverage has also documented overnight shootings and injuries in recent months around 19th and Little Raven, and Denver7 reported a separate weekend that left multiple people hurt in the same area.
Where This Happened
The City lists the Railyard Dog Park at 19th Avenue and Little Raven, and planning guides note that the Denver Skate Park and Commons Park are a short walk from the intersection. Denver Dog describes the corner as a regular thoroughfare for residents and visitors, something officials say can complicate on-scene investigations when crowds are present.
How To Report Tips
Anyone with information is asked to contact Denver police at the non-emergency line, 720-913-2000, or call 911 in an emergency. The Denver District Attorney’s Office lists those reporting channels and Metro Denver Crime Stoppers as options for tips. Crime Stoppers can be reached at 720-913-7867.
