Gunfire broke out in downtown Denver before sunrise Sunday, leaving two people injured near the intersection of 17th Street and Wazee Street, according to police.
The Denver Police Department said officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area and located two victims. Both were transported to a hospital for treatment. Authorities have not released information about the severity of their injuries.
Investigators are still working to determine what led up to the shooting and who was involved.
What Police have Confirmed
In an alert posted on X, Denver police said detectives are actively developing suspect information. No arrests have been announced, and no descriptions of a suspect or vehicle have been released.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact investigators. Emergencies should be reported through 911, while tips that are not urgent can be shared through non-emergency channels or Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.
Downtown Context
The shooting occurred along a busy downtown corridor that has seen several violent incidents in recent months. In March, a shooting near 17th Street and Glenarm Place left one person dead. In early May, an officer-involved shooting in the same general area resulted in a suspect being taken to the hospital. Earlier this spring, additional shootings in nearby parks prompted increased patrols and community safety meetings involving residents and city leaders.
Those incidents have kept attention focused on public safety in downtown Denver as police continue to investigate each case.
How to Share Information
Denver police are urging witnesses or anyone with video footage from the area around 17th and Wazee to come forward. The city’s police non-emergency number is 720-913-2000. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.
Officials said additional details will be released as the investigation continues.
FAQs
Where did the shooting happen?
Near 17th Street and Wazee Street in downtown Denver.
How many people were injured?
Two people were injured and taken to the hospital.
Have police released suspect details?
No suspect information has been released so far.
How can witnesses contact police?
Call 911 for emergencies or 720-913-2000 for non-emergencies.
Is this area known for recent incidents?
Yes, several shootings have occurred nearby in recent months.
