DENVER, Colo. – Two individuals tragically lost their lives in a shooting incident at a house in northeast Denver early Sunday morning. The shooting took place on the 5050 block of Orleans Court, where a total of six people were shot. Among the victims were a young boy and a 26-year-old man who succumbed to their injuries.
According to the Denver police, the initial 911 call came in just before 1:30 a.m., indicating that the incident was not a random crime. Two of the gunshot victims transported themselves or were taken by others to nearby hospitals, while the remaining four were transported by ambulances.
An update issued by the police revealed that the shooting likely arose from a confrontation at a house party between invited attendees and uninvited individuals. The confrontation escalated into a situation where multiple individuals started firing guns. Notably, the young boy who was killed was not part of the initial conflict, as confirmed by the police.
A resident in the neighborhood, who preferred not to be on camera, expressed dismay at waking up to yet another crime scene, stating that such occurrences are unfortunately familiar to her. She mentioned a previous shooting near her home that took place before Halloween, as well as another incident in May involving a shooting suspect barricading himself in a home just one block away.
The resident asserted that the area is not inherently dangerous, but due to recent events, her family is considering relocating. She attributed the spike in crime to an increase in the local population and a decrease in police presence over the years.
She also stated that the prevalent culture of bringing guns to gatherings has made the situation even more alarming. Despite not witnessing the shooting, she emphasized her desire to move away from the area given the frequency of such violent incidents.
Denver Police Department (DPD) investigators continue to pursue leads to identify the suspects involved in the shooting. The department has indicated that the incident was not a random act of violence. Additionally, they reported that three of the injured survivors are men, while the age of the fourth male victim is yet to be confirmed. One of the survivors remains in critical condition.
As the investigation into the circumstances of the shooting continues, DPD is urging any witnesses who may have left the scene before the arrival of officers to come forward and provide relevant information to assist in the case.