The capitol building in Denver was briefly on lockdown this afternoon following a shooting at nearby Civic Center Park.
#BREAKING UPDATE: 2 men detained in shooting near State Capitol; no injuries reported, per @DenverPolice. http://t.co/VyoFtZLURD @7NewsNOW
— Anica Padilla (@AnicaPadilla) August 15, 2013
Two suspects were arrested just a few blocks from the scene and are now in police custody.
Two shooting suspects in custody after fleeing police in Civic Center Park. Shooting puts Capitol bldg on lockdown. pic.twitter.com/3s1XufRwdy
— Russell Haythorn (@RussellHaythorn) August 15, 2013
Two suspects in custody after shooting in Denver. Capitol on lockdown: http://t.co/VyoFtZLURD pic.twitter.com/ebgaRmrV9P – @RussellHaythorn
— Anica Padilla (@AnicaPadilla) August 15, 2013
Police reportedly discovered a handgun that may have been used in the shooting.
#BREAKING: .40-caliber gun found in alley near Colfax & Grant. Possibly involved in shooting near Capitol – @bbogott pic.twitter.com/OylAoJQjYW
— Anica Padilla (@AnicaPadilla) August 15, 2013
No injuries have been reported.
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