Denver police are investigating a shooting Wednesday morning in the city’s Highland neighborhood.
Christine Downs, a police spokeswoman, said there are no reports of injuries and that officers are in the area trying to parse out what unfolded. She said the gunfire apparently came during an attempted robbery.
: responding to shots fired near 32nd and Clay St. No injuries reported. Officers in area investigating.
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice)
The shooting was reported in the area of 32nd Avenue and Clay Street. Photos from the scene about 10 a.m. showed a large police presence.
Denver Public Schools placed four of their nearby schools on lockout as police responded, including North High School, the Academy of Urban Learning, the Career Education Center and Valdez Elementary School.
Police looking into report of shots fired in Highlands near 32Ave & Bryant. Area blocked off. Working on details…
— Eric English (@EricEnglish777)
