DENVER: In a shocking incident of gun violence, a mass shooting occurred in Denver, leaving at least ten people injured, with three in critical condition, according to police reports on Monday night. The shooting took place as a jubilant crowd was celebrating the Denver Nuggets’ victory over the Miami Heat in an NBA clash at the Ball Arena, located less than a mile away.
The shooting incident unfolded near the 2000 Block of Market Street and resulted in chaos and panic among the revelers. Police swiftly responded to the scene, apprehending the suspect, who had also sustained gunshot wounds during the incident.
The Denver Police Department stated that the suspect’s injuries were believed to be non-life threatening. The investigation is in its early stages, and authorities are gathering information to determine the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting. Preliminary findings suggest that multiple shots were fired during an altercation involving several individuals.
Denver Shooting Adds to Growing Trend of Gun Violence Across US
The shooting in Denver adds to the alarming trend of gun violence across the United States. According to the Gun Violence Archive, this incident marks one of at least 290 mass shootings reported in the country so far this year.
This tragic incident follows two other recent mass shootings in Annapolis, Maryland, and Houston Club, which claimed multiple lives within a 24-hour period. In Annapolis, at least three people were killed, and three others sustained injuries. In Houston, a nightclub rampage left six individuals injured, with one in critical condition. Furthermore, a mass shooting in San Francisco’s Mission District neighborhood on Friday resulted in at least nine people being injured.
The authorities in Denver had taken precautionary measures, closing some downtown streets earlier in the evening as large crowds exited the arena. Although many fans had dispersed by the time of the shooting, a smaller group was still present in the area. The Denver Police Department Spokesperson, Doug Schepman, revealed that the gunfire broke out approximately three-and-a-half hours after the game, in the vicinity where the largest concentration of fans had gathered.
As investigations continue into the Denver shooting, local officials and communities are once again confronted with the urgent need to address the issue of gun violence and work towards ensuring the safety and well-being of citizens.
