Early Friday, a normally quiet stretch of West 14th Avenue turned into a crime scene, as Denver police say two people ended up in hospitals after a shooting on the 3200 block.
One victim managed to get themself to a hospital. A second person was later found by officers and taken to a hospital by medical crews. Police have not released the victims' names or their conditions. Detectives stayed on scene into the morning, working to piece together what led to the gunfire and who might be responsible.
What Police Say
Officers were called to the 3200 block of West 14th Avenue for a reported shooting, according to the Denver Police Department. The department said one person self-transported to a hospital and, during the ongoing investigation, "a second party was located and transported to the hospital with unknown extent of injuries."
Investigators said they are working to develop suspect information and asked the public to come forward with tips. No arrests had been announced in the department's initial post, and police have not shared a possible motive or how many shots were fired.
"Updates will be posted to this thread," the Denver Police Department wrote on X, adding a reminder that the account is not monitored around the clock. For active emergencies, officials urged people to call 911 rather than rely on social media.
Where It Happened
The shooting was reported on the 3200 block of West 14th Avenue near its intersection with Irving Street, according to map markers. MapQuest places the block west of downtown, on a stretch that runs through central Denver neighborhoods.
In incidents like this, officers typically lock down the area, go door to door looking for witnesses, and turn the block into an evidence-gathering zone while they search for surveillance video that might show what happened.
City Context
The case lands on a city already rattled by a run of recent violence. Earlier this month, multiple shootings across Denver, including a deadly incident at a Montbello recreation center, pushed officials to say they are stepping up prevention efforts, as reported by Denverite.
City leaders have been urging residents to share information with investigators and to support victims and their families while police work through these cases.
How To Help
Anyone with footage, dash-cam video, or information about the West 14th Avenue shooting is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at (720) 913-STOP (7867) or the Denver Police non-emergency line at (720) 913-2000.
For life-threatening emergencies, officials stress that people should call 911, according to the department's contact guidance on Denvergov. Police are also asking anyone who has tips or video related to the incident to share it directly with investigators.
Investigators reiterated that information can be provided through the tip lines above. This story will be updated as the Denver Police Department releases more details.
