The quiet stretch of East Dartmouth Avenue near the 112th Street corridor was jolted awake just before 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, when Denver Police Department officers responded to a report of a weapon-related felony.
At 11200 E Dartmouth Ave, officers identified one victim following the incident. While the department has not released further specifics regarding the nature of the assault or the identity of those involved, the address carries a heavy history that resonates with long-time residents of the Kennedy neighborhood.
This specific location was previously the focus of a cold case homicide investigation dating back to 2006. Case number 2006-25806 involved an individual named James Wyatt Jr. and remains an open file for the Denver Police Department's Cold Case Unit. The recurrence of a violent felony report at this same address has inevitably raised questions among neighbors about unresolved safety issues in the area.
Police have not confirmed if the current incident is related to the 2006 investigation. The Kennedy neighborhood, located in Police District 3, continues to monitor the situation as authorities work to secure the scene and gather evidence. No arrests have been announced at this time.
Residents with information regarding the recent incident or the unsolved 2006 homicide are urged to contact the Denver Police Department. Non-emergency tips can be reported directly to the department, while emergencies require an immediate 911 call.