Three people were wounded today in a Denver 4/20 rally.
Here’s what you need to know:
1. Shooting Took Place at the Denver Civic Center
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The Denver Civic Center is located in a neighborhood of the same name and park in Denver, Colorado. Wikipedia details:
The area is known as the center of the civic life in the city, with numerous institutions of arts, government, and culture as well as numerous festivals, parades, and protests throughout the year.
2. Three Victims Shot, 4-5 Shots Fired
According to the Denver Post, who broke the story:
Denver police reported that one victim was shot in the leg and and another victim suffered unknown injuries.
Denver Live 7 reports via YouTube that there were about 4-5 shots, and that everybody began to run.
The event is cancelled for the day.
3. All Three Victims Are Enroute to Denver Health Medical Center
It has been reported that all victims are suffering non-life threatening injuries.
UPDATE (@denverpolice) Civic Ctr Park shooting-1 male & 1 female shot. Both shot in leg & suffered NLT injury #DenverShooting
— still me, B (@indigojourney) April 20, 2013
4. Shots Were Fired Around 5 PM MST
The Denver Post further details:
Crowds scattered about 5 p.m. Saturday when shots were heard in Denver’s Civic Center. Emergency crews rushed to the west side of the park.
5. Denver Police Looking For Suspects
Via Twitter, the Denver Police announced the suspects they are hunting:
BREADKING: DPD looking for 2 shtg susps. Susp 1- black male (light complx), 6 ft-180 lbs., wearing gray hoodie, black pants,Caronlina bb cap
— Denver Police Dept (@DenverPolice) April 20, 2013
2 suspects have been found for the #DenverShooting Neither have been taken into custody yet.
— Elite Four Seth (@Seth_Kaminski) April 21, 2013
