A routine fuel stop turned into a crime scene Sunday afternoon at a Commerce City 7-Eleven, where police say a person was shot at the gas pumps and rushed to a hospital in critical condition. Officers said they have identified a suspect, who was being sought by detectives.
According to CBS News Colorado, the Commerce City Police Department said the shooting happened at the store's pumps and posted an image of the scene on social media. The department told CBS it does not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public, and investigators had not released details on what led up to the gunfire.
Context: convenience-store violence in the area
Commerce City has seen several violent episodes at convenience stores and in parking lots in recent years, including earlier incidents that left people critically wounded. Local reporting and regional summaries have highlighted convenience-store shootings in Commerce City as part of a broader uptick in gun violence across the metro area, underscoring why detectives are urging anyone with footage or tips to come forward as reported by Denver7.
Police ask witnesses to step forward
The Commerce City Police Department has asked anyone who saw the shooting, or who has surveillance, dash-cam or cellphone video, to contact investigators. For immediate threats, authorities say to call 911; for tip lines and non-emergency contacts, the department's newsroom lists the city's public safety contact information per the Commerce City Police Department.
Investigators have not released a suspect description or said whether an arrest has been made, according to CBS News Colorado. Police urged anyone with information to contact authorities so detectives can piece together what led to the shooting.
