Early Saturday in downtown Denver, police swarmed the area near 14th Avenue and Pearl Street after a stabbing left one person injured and headed to a local hospital. The victim’s wounds were described as non-life-threatening, and officers stayed at the scene to gather evidence and speak with witnesses.
In an update on X, the Denver Police Dept. said officers were investigating the stabbing near 14th Avenue and Pearl Street and confirmed that one person was taken to a hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening. The department said the investigation remains active and that detectives are working to identify a suspect.
Downtown corridors have seen recent violence
This latest case arrives on the heels of a string of violent incidents across the metro area that unfolded in April, when multiple shootings and stabbings over a short span strained investigators, according to the Denver Gazette. Recent TV coverage has also spotlighted serious crime around Pearl Street and nearby downtown blocks, including a deadly double shooting at East 17th Avenue and North Pearl Street reported by Denver7.
Police ask for tips
Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen something or captured video in the area to call the Denver Police non-emergency line at 720-913-2000, according to the City of Denver. Tips can also be shared anonymously with Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 or through the group’s website, per Metro Denver Crime Stoppers…