DENVER—Wednesday
The Denver Police Department (DPD) has issued a mandatory shelter-in-place order for residents of South Birch Street in Denver, Colorado, citing an active police investigation in the area.
Authorities instructed residents to remain indoors and avoid all unnecessary movement while officers conduct the investigation. The order was issued Wednesday and applies specifically to homes and buildings along South Birch Street.
Police have not yet released details regarding the nature of the investigation but emphasized that the shelter-in-place directive is being implemented out of an abundance of caution to ensure public safety.
Residents were advised to:
- Stay inside their homes
- Secure doors and windows
- Avoid approaching law enforcement activity
- Follow official updates from Denver Police
DPD stated that emergency responders are actively working the scene and that the shelter-in-place order will remain in effect until the situation is resolved. Officials said updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
No injuries or arrests have been confirmed at this time.
Residents with urgent medical needs are encouraged to contact emergency services and inform dispatchers of their location within the affected area.
This is a developing situation.
I work at Iliff Preschool, a SCHOOL, two streets to the east. We were NEVER given ANY notification of this event. The PARENTS heard about it on their phones and let us know. Please let us know what we need to do to get notifications in the future in the event this happens again.