Shoppers and commuters on East 1st Avenue faced a tense morning as police cordoned off the area near 3650 E 1st Ave following a reported bank robbery.
Denver Police Department officers arrived at the scene at 8:17 a.m. on June 25 to find one victim. While authorities have not released specific details regarding the suspect or the outcome of the investigation, the filing confirms a serious violent crime occurred in the 80206 ZIP code.
This event stands out in a corridor typically defined by retail and dining activity. The report does not specify which financial institution was targeted, leaving neighbors to piece together the timeline from the initial dispatch to the police arrival.
Residents with information about the incident are encouraged to contact Denver Police. For non-emergency reports, the department directs the public to file a report online or via their standard non-emergency line. In any immediate emergency, dial 911.