Denver’s busy downtown corridor around 18th and Stout had a tense Saturday evening after a shooting sent one person to the hospital and police moved quickly to arrest a suspect. Denver police say 31-year-old Anthony Apodaca was taken into custody in connection with the incident, and the Denver District Attorney’s Office will review the case to decide whether to file charges. The victim’s condition has not been released.
In a follow-up post on X, the Denver Police Department said investigators had arrested Apodaca in connection with the shooting and noted that detectives were still working to flesh out suspect information. The update confirmed the shooting happened in the area of 18th and Stout and reiterated that one person was transported to a hospital.
Where it happened
The shooting unfolded in downtown Denver near the 18th & Stout light-rail platforms, a stretch that pulls steady foot traffic from nearby offices and transit riders. The 18th & Stout stop is served by RTD lines and is described on its entry on Wikipedia.
Downtown safety in recent weeks
The arrest comes on the heels of other high-profile incidents that have raised fresh questions about downtown safety and nightlife, which local outlets have been watching closely and police say they are monitoring. Late last month, a separate 17th Street shooting was reported near Glenarm Place, as per Hoodline.
How to help
Detectives are asking anyone who was in the area or who captured video to share what they know. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP/7867. For non-emergency reports, the City of Denver lists 720-913-2000 as the police non-emergency line…