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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Yahoo
Two shootings, stabbing overnight in Denver metro
DENVER (KDVR) — There were a pair of shootings and a stabbing overnight Friday in the Denver metro area, police said. The Denver Police Department said at around 10:40 p.m. Friday night that it was investigating a shooting in the area of East 44th Avenue and Milwaukee Street. DPD later said at 4:00 a.m. that it was investigating a separate shooting in the 10700 block of East Dartmouth Avenue. Teen arrested in connection with deadly house party shooting An adult man sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the Friday night shooting, while an adult woman sustained undisclosed injuries in the shooting early Saturday morning, but is expected to survive, according to police. DPD also said just before 9:30 p.m. Friday night that it was investigating a stabbing in the area of Buckley Road and East 56th Avenue. An adult male victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the incident, police said. In an update just before 1:00 p.m, DPD said a 25-year-old man was taken into custody for the Saturday morning shooting and is being held for investigation of attempted first degree murder. Investigations into all of the incidents are ongoing, according to police. No suspect information for the Friday night shooting or stabbing has been released at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
3 days ago
- Politics
- Axios
Deadly crime in Denver near a record low
Denver's homicide rate has dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade, new data shows. Why it matters: The city's sharp descent mirrors a nationwide shift away from COVID-era crime spikes, with major cities like Los Angeles and New York reporting some of the steepest homicide declines on record — challenging the narrative that urban crime is spiraling. By the numbers: As of July 13, Denver's homicide rate was 2.7 per 100,000 people — the city's second-lowest midyear figure since 2004, per Denver Police Department data analyzed by Axios. State of play: Denver police Chief Ron Thomas tells Axios that a multi-pronged strategy is working: 👮♀️ Better staffing: DPD has largely overcome an officer shortage — now at 95% capacity (with about 1,550 officers) — enabling quicker response times and increased visibility. 🧠 Smart enforcement: Patrols in crime hotspots like Lower Downtown and East Colfax are paired with infrastructure fixes, like better lighting, to deter violence. ✅ High clearance rate: With an 83% solve rate for homicides, better evidence-gathering tools and stronger community trust — which has led to more tips and information-sharing — are getting results. ⛑️ Street medicine: Police have improved on-scene trauma care, like tourniquets and chest seals, to save lives before paramedics arrive. 🤝 Community partnerships: Organizations like Struggle of Love are stepping in before violence escalates — mediating conflicts and keeping at-risk youth engaged. 🗣️ Advocacy: Groups like East Students Demand Action have helped push for tougher gun laws at the state level. Yes, but: Not all of Denver's trends are encouraging. Youth violence remains stubbornly high, Thomas notes, and crime persists in nightlife corridors. Between the lines: One of the hardest things to change is public perception. Despite the drop in violent crime, Thomas says fear remains high. "We are working with the mayor's office to get to the root of those things that impact people's perceptions," Thomas says. That includes reducing open drug use, unsheltered homelessness and retail theft. What they're saying: "These numbers represent significant accomplishments by our police department, sheriff's office, and outreach teams in protecting the innocent and making Denver what we know it can be: the safest city in the country," Mayor Mike Johnston told Axios Denver in a statement.
CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Woman arrested in connection with fatal stabbing in Denver
Denver police have arrested a woman suspected of a fatal stabbing early Wednesday morning. According to the DPD, officers were called to the 8400 block of East Hampden Avenue around 12:27 a.m. on July 16, where they found a man suffering from a stab wound. The man was taken to an area hospital, where he later died. Investigators said the victim lived with 57-year-old Samantha Shults and that the two were in an altercation before the man was stabbed. Authorities arrested Shults Thursday evening. She is facing charges of first-degree murder.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Is the post office system down? Royal Mail users report network issues
Hundreds of Post Office and Royal Mail users have reported outages with the service. According to DownDetector, there have been issues reported since lunchtime, with more than 600 reports since 1.30pm. A Post Office spokesperson said: "We are aware that there is a major outage across the Post Office estate. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. We are working hard to restore service as soon as possible. This is not a cyber-related issue. We are aware of what has caused this outage and the earliest that Post Office services will resume is at 4pm today." Users were quick to turn to other social media platforms to complain about the outages. One complained: "When are your systems going to be back up? Can't even do DPD drop off." Another frustrated customer asked: "What (is) up with systems? Been waiting to send letter special delivery and they are saying systems down." In a response on X, the Post Office said: "We're not able to advise a timeframe at this time, we're looking to get the issues resolved ASAP. I can only apologise for the inconvenience caused." What is Downdetector? Downdetector is an online website that allows users of popular services including X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, Virgin Media and more to report if they are having trouble with the services. The site only reports an incident when the number of problem reports is significantly higher than the typical volume for that time of day. Describing itself on its website, Downdetector is 'where people go when services don't work.' The website monitors disruptions to various key services including the internet, web hosting platforms, banks, social media and more. You can see the full methodology and learn more about how Downdetector collects status information and detects problems via its website. In short, users can get involved by submitting any issue reports on the platform. Problem indicators are also collected from social media and other factors on the web, Downdetector explained. Recommended Reading Does Royal Mail deliver letters and parcels after 5pm? Royal Mail allowed to scrap second-class post on Saturdays Can Royal Mail first class post be tracked? System explained These reports are then validated and analysed in real-time. An incident is then detected if the number of reports is significantly higher than the typical average for that particular service. When a user goes to investigate the issue, they can see what the most reported problems are currently and check if their areas are in one of the outage hotspots. Do you use Downdetector? Let us know in the comments.
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Royal Mail confirms Post Office system outage amid issues
According to DownDetector, there have been issues reported since lunchtime, with more than 600 reports since 1.30pm. A Post Office spokesperson said: "We are aware that there is a major outage across the Post Office estate. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. We are working hard to restore service as soon as possible. This is not a cyber-related issue. We are aware of what has caused this outage and the earliest that Post Office services will resume is at 4pm today." Users were quick to turn to other social media platforms to complain about the outages. One complained: "When are your systems going to be back up? Can't even do DPD drop off." Another frustrated customer asked: "What (is) up with systems? Been waiting to send letter special delivery and they are saying systems down." In a response on X, the Post Office said: "We're not able to advise a timeframe at this time, we're looking to get the issues resolved ASAP. I can only apologise for the inconvenience caused." What is Downdetector? Downdetector is an online website that allows users of popular services including X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, Virgin Media and more to report if they are having trouble with the services. The site only reports an incident when the number of problem reports is significantly higher than the typical volume for that time of day. Describing itself on its website, Downdetector is 'where people go when services don't work.' The website monitors disruptions to various key services including the internet, web hosting platforms, banks, social media and more. You can see the full methodology and learn more about how Downdetector collects status information and detects problems via its website. In short, users can get involved by submitting any issue reports on the platform. Problem indicators are also collected from social media and other factors on the web, Downdetector explained. Recommended Reading
