Gunfire erupted Sunday afternoon at the sprawling apartment complex on 5000 N Crown Blvd, leaving one resident injured and drawing a heavy police response to the Montbello neighborhood.
Denver Police Department officers arrived at the scene at 1:57 p.m. to investigate the assault, which occurred within the five-or-more-unit residential property built in 1982. While authorities have not released the identity of the victim or the suspect, they confirmed that one person was treated for injuries sustained during the incident.
The complex, located in the eastern reaches of the city, is one of several multi-family properties in the area that has drawn police attention recently. The shooting took place in District 5, an area that has seen ongoing efforts to address violent crime through community policing initiatives. Residents in the immediate vicinity reported hearing multiple loud bangs before the police cruisers pulled into the parking lot.
As investigations continue, the department has not announced any arrests or provided further details regarding the circumstances leading to the shooting. The status of the case remains under active review by detectives.
Neighbors with information about the incident or similar disturbances in the area are urged to contact Denver Police. Residents should dial 911 for emergencies or use the non-emergency line to report ongoing safety concerns.