At 2:41 a.m. on Sunday, October 5, a routine call for a noise disturbance in the Montbello neighborhood turned into a critical investigation when officers discovered gunfire had been fired into an occupied building.
Denver Police Department responders arrived at 13062 E Olmsted Pl to find four individuals listed as victims inside the structure. While the department has not yet released specific details regarding the nature of the injuries or the identity of the suspects, the incident has triggered a major active investigation in District 5.
This event underscores the volatile nature of the early morning hours in the 13800 block of East Olmsted Place. The Montbello area, located northeast of the airport, has seen a fluctuating trend in violent incidents over the past year, though officials have not linked this specific shooting to a broader pattern at this time.
Residents in the immediate vicinity are urged to remain vigilant. Police are actively seeking witnesses or anyone with dashcam or doorbell camera footage from the area between 2:30 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. Sunday. Community members with information are asked to contact the Denver Police Department's non-emergency line immediately. For life-threatening emergencies, always dial 911.