Two people were shot early Sunday near 7th and Marine streets in Boulder, and the person responsible was still on the run as officers worked to identify and track down a suspect. The intersection remained closed for hours afterward as investigators processed the scene, and nearby residents were warned to stay clear of police tape even as they were allowed back into their homes.
The Boulder Police Department confirmed the shooting in a 12:55 a.m. update, according to Denver7. Police said the suspect remained at large and that officers were working to identify and locate the person responsible, though no description of the shooter, a possible motive, or details about the weapon involved have been released.
The University of Colorado Boulder also sent out alerts about the shooting, which the school described as happening off campus. An earlier alert from CU Boulder's emergency alert system read plainly: “CU EMERGENCY ALERT: BPD investigating a reported shooting at 7th and Marine. Heavy police presence. Avoid the area.” That alert reported a heavy police presence near the scene and urged people to stay away while officers worked.
Residents Told to Avoid Police Tape as Scene Stays Active
As the overnight investigation continued, Boulder police said residents in the area could return to their homes but were told not to cross police tape set up around the scene. Because the intersection of 7th and Marine remained closed, officers noted that residents in the immediate area might need to park nearby and walk the rest of the way home, per the same Denver7 account.
Police said they would remain on scene as the investigation continues.
Anyone With Information Urged to Come Forward
Boulder Police Dispatch is asking anyone with information about the shooting to call 303-441-3333. With the suspect still unaccounted for as of the department's early-morning update, investigators are relying on tips from the public and anyone who may have witnessed the shooting near 7th and Marine to help move the case forward.
