Two people were taken to a hospital Sunday after a shooting in the 1100 block of North Columbine Street, according to Denver police. Investigators remained on scene into the evening, talking with neighbors and looking for evidence, while the department stayed quiet on the severity of the injuries and any potential arrests.
In a brief alert on X, the Denver Police Dept. said officers found two victims and transported them to a hospital, adding that "the extent of injuries is unknown" and that they were "working to develop suspect information," according to the Denver Police Dept. The post also reminded residents that social media is not monitored for emergencies and urged anyone in immediate danger to call or text 911.
Neighborhood context
The 1100 block of N. Columbine sits along the edge of the Congress Park and City Park West neighborhoods, areas that have generated a steady stream of police reports this year. Recent local crime logs list multiple incidents on Columbine Street, according to Denver Crimes. This spring, police activity in central Denver has included similar DPD alerts and nearby shootings, underscoring a pattern of scattered violence across the area, as per Hoodline.
How to report
Anyone with information or video related to the Columbine Street shooting is asked to contact the Denver Police non-emergency line at (720) 913-2000 or, in an emergency, call or text 911, per the City of Denver Police Department. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867) or online. Police say they will continue to share updates on their social channels as investigators learn more.
