Denver police are investigating a shooting in the 8500 block of West Crestline Avenue after one victim skipped waiting for an ambulance and drove themselves to a local hospital instead. Investigators said they were still working to develop suspect information as of Friday.
Police Scramble for Details Near Wadsworth
The Denver Police Dept. posted a shooting alert on X on Friday morning, warning that the incident occurred in the 8500 block of West Crestline Avenue and that updates would be added to the thread as they became available. According to Denver Police Dept.
The case involved one victim, and investigators were actively working to identify a suspect. The department cautioned that details in its post were subject to change as the investigation developed.
The shooting unfolded near the intersection of South Wadsworth Boulevard and West Crestline Avenue in southwest Denver, pinpointing the block for nearby residents.
Why the Victim Didn’t Wait for an Ambulance
The victim chose to self-transport rather than wait on scene. Once the victim arrived at the hospital under their own power, state law took over in bringing police into the case. Under Colorado Revised Statutes ยง 12-240-139, according to Justia Law, physicians and emergency medical providers must immediately report any gunshot or bullet wound they treat to local law enforcement, a mandate that carries a petty-offense penalty for noncompliance.
A Prior Incident Near the Location
The shooting occurred in the 8500 block of West Crestline Avenue near South Wadsworth Boulevard…