Gunman critically injures woman, kills himself in downtown Denver shooting
Denver police, in responding to an active shooter report in downtown Denver, discovered the shooter dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shooter targeted a woman, who is now in critical condition with multiple gunshot wounds.
Denver Health's public information officer, Dr. Eric Lavonas, confirmed during a press briefing that one person was critically injured and in emergency surgery.
Doug Schepman, spokesman for Denver Police Department, told reporters that the department received a report of an active shooter at 2:42 p.m. inside the Alliance Center at 1536 Wynkoop Street, a building with offices for various non-profit groups.
Schepman also confirmed that the victim in critical condition was a woman with multiple gunshot wounds, and that she was targeted by the shooter, a man.
YouTube user Craig Hawkins caught on video people evacuating from a building near 15th and Wynkoop, where the shooting occurred.
BREAKING UPDATE: Area of 15th & Wynkoop is an active crime scene. Roads in area will be closed for extended period. Avoid area. #Denver
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) June 28, 2016
Building surrounded. apparently there’s a #shooter inside. Send us your love. #Denverpic.twitter.com/Xt59M1yO44
— christi turner (@christi_mada) June 28, 2016
15th & Wynkoop #DowntownDenver@KDVRpic.twitter.com/3bASE3D1Rc
— eRiCah (@x_ericahg) June 28, 2016
BREAKING UPDATE: #DPD currently clearing building at 1536 Wynkoop. Remains active investigation, roads in area closed. #Denver
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) June 28, 2016
active shooting scene on my block; view from my #Denver desk pic.twitter.com/qDRIAa5aMr
— Angela Berardino (@COtravelGirl) June 28, 2016
SWAT officers were seen on nearby rooftops.
Swat team is on top of downtown Denver roof #breakingpic.twitter.com/LcP8JtwGgt
— Joe St. George (@JoeStGeorge) June 28, 2016