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6:55 p.m.: Lakewood police have released more information about the police activity in the area of W. Colfax Ave. and Sheridan Blvd.
Press release regarding the police activity today. pic.twitter.com/wqn7hr6bl1
— Lakewood Police (@LakewoodPDCO) October 18, 2018
5:25 p.m.: Lakewood police says W. 14th Ave. is closed at Benton and Chase Streets as they investigate this shooting.
5:15 p.m.: Lakewood police is asking residents to avoid the area of W. Colfax Ave. and Sheridan Bvld. Per a dispatch spokesperson, this is a shooting and two people are in custody. One person was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.
Please avoid W Colfax Ave / Sheridan Blvd. Ongoing police activity.
— Lakewood Police (@LakewoodPDCO) October 17, 2018
5:12 a.m. —Colorado State Patrol now says semi that crashed into bridge on E470 at east 64th Avenue was hauling drywall. Southbound lanes remain closed.
4:30 a.m. — Southbound lanes of E470 are closed at 64th Avenue after a semi hauling gravel hit and damage the bridge. This happened around 3 a.m. Two people transported to the hospital with unknown extent of injuries. The Colorado State Patrol does not have an estimate on when the Tollway will reopen.
The crash on SB @E470 looks like there is all kinds of debris on the tollway. It could take a while to clean up. pic.twitter.com/mnlAZN887S
— Jayson Luber (@Denver7Traffic) October 17, 2018
3 a.m. — Leyden Street closed between east 28th and 26th Avenues for a water main break. 14 homes without water as crews work to repair the damage.
#Breaking water main break between 26th and 28th on Leyland. @DenverWater on scene has the valves closed and water stopped. Some cars had to be towed for the threat of sink hole. Updates as we get them. .@DenverChannel pic.twitter.com/71pgEY19Vx
— Daryl Orr (@WxTrackerDaryl) October 17, 2018
2 a.m. — Denver Police investigating a shooting that left one person injured at an apartment near East Iliff Avenue and South Dayton Street.
.@DenverPolice investigating a shooting at Illiff and Dayton. 1 victim suffered gunshot wounds and transported to hospital. Police have info of who the suspect may be per witnesses on scene. No update on victims condition. #BREAKING pic.twitter.com/nvISCOdI6i
— Daryl Orr (@WxTrackerDaryl) October 17, 2018
