Crime
Denver Police Investigate Homicide After Fatal Shooting in Cole Neighborhood
Denver, CO – Authorities have launched a homicide investigation following the fatal shooting of a woman in Denver’s Cole neighborhood late Thursday night.
The victim has been identified as Nyeesha Howard.
At approximately 10:20 p.m. on March 21, officers from the Denver Police Department (DPD) responded to a report of a shooting in the 2200 block of East Bruce Randolph Avenue.
Upon arrival, they located an adult female victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
However, the extent of her injuries was not immediately known.
Nearly 12 hours later, at around 10:00 a.m. on Friday, police confirmed that Howard had succumbed to her injuries, and the case was reclassified as a homicide investigation.
At this time, no information has been released regarding a suspect, and authorities have not disclosed any potential motives behind the shooting.
The Denver Police Department urges anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information related to the case to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation.
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting reported in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after an incident in which a suspect allegedly crashed a vehicle into a law enforcement agent.
Preliminary reports indicate that one suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was transported under a Priority B medical status.
Emergency medical services also responded to assist a law enforcement agent who reported neck pain; a second EMS unit was requested to provide additional medical evaluation and care.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting, including what prompted the vehicle collision and the use of force, have not yet been fully detailed by authorities.
Police have confirmed that the scene was secured, and standard investigative protocols for officer-involved shootings have been initiated.
No further information regarding the identities of those involved or the suspect’s condition has been released at this time.
Officials stated that additional details will be provided as the investigation continues.