04 Jan 2018 | 09:27 PM UTC
United States: Shots fired near Colorado State Capitol building (Denver) Jan. 4
Police block off Colfax Avenue and Sherman Street outside of the State Capitol building after responding to shots fired; avoid the area
Event
Denver police officers have shut down traffic outside of the Colorado State Capitol building after responding to reports of shots fired in the area. Traffic is blocked on Colfax Avenue near Sherman Street as of 13:35 (local time). Authorities have not reported any injuries and an investigation is ongoing. Avoid the area.
Advice
Individuals in Denver are advised to avoid the area until the situation normalizes and expect significant traffic disruptions in the area.
