Police are probing a shooting in far-northeast Denver after a person was wounded Tuesday in the 6000 block of N Ceylon Street and taken to a hospital, according to Denver police. Officers stayed on scene while detectives started piecing together what happened, but there were no arrests or suspect details publicly released in the initial hours of the investigation.
What police say
According to the Denver Police Dept., officers found one victim who was transported to a hospital, and investigators were "working to develop suspect information." The department noted that details in the alert could change as the case unfolds and said it will share updates when there is more to report.
Where it happened
The shooting was reported in the 6000 block of N Ceylon Street, in the Green Valley Ranch area of far-northeast Denver. The neighborhood mixes homes and businesses east of Peña Boulevard. Property records and neighborhood maps place multiple addresses along N Ceylon in Green Valley Ranch, according to Redfin.
Neighborhood context
Residents in and around Ceylon Street have seen a string of violent incidents in recent weeks, with other shootings reported nearby that have kept police and neighbors on alert. Denver7 has reported on several separate incidents in the area this month.
How to help
Anyone who might have information is urged to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at (720) 913-STOP (7867) or the Denver Police non-emergency line at 720-913-2000. In an emergency, call or text 911. City police pages also encourage witnesses to share videos or tips directly with investigators, according to the Denver Police.
This story will be updated as investigators release more information or announce any arrests. For the latest details, watch for official posts from the department.
