Residents near the 200 block of W Warner Pl woke up to the sound of gunfire and emergency sirens Friday morning. At 8:27 a.m., Denver Police Department officers arrived at the scene to find one victim requiring medical attention following an aggravated assault.
Police have not released the identity of the victim or the suspect, nor have they disclosed whether the suspect remains at large. The department confirmed only that the incident involved a shooting and classified the event as an aggravated assault.
The block sits within the Globeville neighborhood, just north of I-70 and east of the Platte River. While the specific circumstances of this shooting remain under investigation, the incident adds to a pattern of heightened police activity in the area over the last few months. Residents in this corridor, which includes a mix of single-family homes and light industrial properties, have reported increased foot traffic from patrol units.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the shooting or the individuals involved to contact the Denver Police Department. For non-emergency incidents, residents can file a report online or call the department's non-emergency line. In the event of an active emergency, dial 911 immediately. Community members can also track recent crime reports and trends through the city's public crime data portal.