Shoppers and neighbors near the corner of 48th Avenue and Pecos Street were jolted just after 1:42 a.m. Tuesday when Denver Police Department officers responded to a report of a weapon-related felony at the local 7-Eleven.
The incident, classified as a felony assault, occurred at the convenience store located at 4855 N Pecos St in the 80205 ZIP code. While specific details of the altercation remain under investigation, authorities confirmed that one person was identified as a victim during the initial response.
This location carries a long history in the Chaffee Park neighborhood. Before the current 7-Eleven occupied the site, the building housed a Safeway grocery store starting in 1951, serving as a community staple for decades before the chain's eventual closure and the site's redevelopment.
Police are currently working to determine the full scope of the incident and have not released the identity of the suspect or the victim. Residents with information regarding the early morning event are encouraged to contact authorities immediately.
For non-emergency incidents, residents can report to Denver Police. Dial 911 for any ongoing emergencies.