#APDAlert: Two people, one adult & one juvenile, have been shot in the 900blk of S. Zion Street. Both transported to the hospital, unknown conditions. Officers are working to get suspect descriptions. Anyone w/ info is asked to contact @CrimeStoppersCO. Any updates will be here.
@CrimeStoppersCO CORRECTION: The location of occurrence is in the 900blk of N. Zion Street, not south. Our apologies.
This is a very active scene. We are working to develop suspect information and additional details to release. We will update this thread when we know more.
UPDATE: It is now known that both victims are juvenile males. Detectives from our Major Crimes Unit are on scene conducting the investigation. Initial information is that shots were fired from a silver Acura sedan that then immediately left the scene. Updates will be here.
MEDIA: A PIO is on the scene and can provide an update on this incident.
Please meet at the intersection on 10th/Zion in about 30 minutes.
UPDATE: A 12-year-old boy has died from his injuries. A 14-year-old boy remains hospitalized with serious injuries. We are urging anyone with information to please call 9-1-1 or contact @CrimeStoppersCO.
@CrimeStoppersCO UPDATE: A person of interest, a young adult, has been detained in relation to this incident. The vehicle was also recovered. We want to thank all of the officers involved with quickly identifying and locating this person.
NEWS RELEASE: Person of Interest Detained After Shooting that Killed One Young Boy, Injures Another #APDNews
It’s official, traffic is double double animal style right now all around the mall. We are on hand helping manage the massive traffic response. Be patient and be kind. Maybe support another local eatery today and In-n-Out another day if traffic is too hectic for you.
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#APDAlert Officers are invest. a shooting at S. Havana St. and E. Jewell Ave. One male was shot, transported to hospital, cond. unk. Suspect(s) at-large. Officers working to get suspect info. Anyone w/info please call 3036273100 or @CrimeStoppersCO. No further, updates here.
UPDATE: Victim transported to hospital is adult male, condition not known yet. Officers still working to gain suspect info and determine what occurred. No further info at this time, updates here.
UPDATE: This is now being investigated as a homicide. Further details will follow in a press release this morning.
If you are attending the #Protest at APD Headquarters today, you can refer to this thread for any protest updates and/or instructions.
Please monitor the local weather, stay hydrated, and if you have any type of emergency, please call 911.
UPDATE: There a group of people trying to push down the gate. Anyone who crosses the fence at the PD entrance is subject to arrest. Please remain peaceful.
UPDATE: The fence has been pushed down. Anyone who crosses is subject to arrest.
Protestors are also shooting fireworks towards the building.