Officers rushed to a quiet stretch of North Peoria Street on Tuesday morning after reports of a violent confrontation left one person injured.
Denver Police Department responded to 4475 N Peoria St in the Montbello neighborhood at 9:31 a.m. on August 12. The call concerned an aggravated assault, a felony charge involving serious bodily injury or the use of a deadly weapon.
Investigators arrived on the scene to secure the area and begin their inquiry. According to initial records, one individual was identified as the victim of the attack. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim or the suspect, nor have they provided details on how the incident unfolded.
This filing marks a serious incident in a residential pocket of the city that typically sees lower crime rates than the commercial corridors nearby. The address falls within Denver Police District 5, which covers much of Northeast Denver including parts of Elyria-Swansea and the airport vicinity.
Residents who witnessed the incident or have information regarding the assault are urged to contact detectives. For non-emergency tips, the public can reach out to Denver Police directly. In any active emergency, dial 911 immediately.