DENVER — No arrests have been made in connection with a shooting that injured three people Tuesday night, the Denver Police Department said.
Police said the shooting happened around 9:20 p.m. in the area of 29th Avenue and Gilpin Street, in the Whittier neighborhood. One person was taken to the hospital in an ambulance, and two others went to the hospital on their own, police said. They said all three victims are expected to survive.
Police said the shooting happened during a vigil for the victim of a shooting that happened in the same area Saturday night. One person, identified as Marvin McCullough, 37, was killed in that shooting, which happened just before 7 p.m. Saturday in the 2900 block of Gilpin Street.
Police said during the vigil Tuesday, "a group of attendees were involved in a confrontation that escalated to shots being fired."
Police said no arrests have been made in either shooting. Anyone with information that may help the investigation is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 or visit metrodenvercrimestoppers.com. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
The two shootings happened near Manual High School. Police said that while the shootings didn't happen during school hours and didn't involve students, school resource officers are working with Denver Public Schools security to monitor for safety issues near the school. Officers are also conducting extra patrols in the area, DPD said.
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