Denver residents near 14th and Garfield woke up to the sight of squad cars and flashing lights Friday, as police responded to a report of a possibly armed person barricaded inside a home. The scene drew a heavy law enforcement presence and plenty of curious looks from neighbors wondering why their usually quiet block suddenly felt like a TV crime drama.
What police said
According to the Denver Police Dept., officers were “in the area working to contact a possibly armed suspect who barricaded themself in a residence.” The department added that its social media account is not monitored around the clock and shared phone numbers for police services.
The brief post left several key questions unanswered. Police did not release any information about the person inside the home, did not describe their condition, and did not indicate whether anyone had been hurt.
Neighbors and onlookers…