At 4:40 a.m. Tuesday, the quiet of the Montbello neighborhood was shattered by gunfire striking an occupied building in the 4200 block of N Crown Blvd.
Denver Police Department officers arrived to find three victims inside the structure. While the specific injuries have not been released, the presence of multiple victims at a residence so early in the morning has heightened concerns among neighbors.
The incident occurred just blocks from the Boys and Girls Club - Broncos Location at 4397 Crown Blvd, a staple of the community that serves local youth daily. The 4200 block of N Crown Blvd sits near the intersection with E 51st Ave, an area previously flagged in crime reports for elevated activity.
Police have not released the identity of the suspects or the motive behind the shooting. The investigation remains active as detectives work to piece together the events leading up to the early morning attack. Residents in the 80233 ZIP code are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately.