Five Points

Nine people were shot at a southeast Denver nightclub, with one death, as no suspects or arrests have been made. Community leaders, including Brother Jeff Fard and MiDian Shofner, are organizing gatherings to foster honest conversations about violence and solutions. Fard emphasized the need to address community violence collectively, while Shofner plans a discussion to explore causes and prevention.

Waymo will transition its autonomous vehicles to fully driverless operation in Denver and other cities soon, initially offering service to employees in areas like Five Points and Cherry Creek. The Ojai model includes snow-resistant features but has faced recalls due to incidents involving highway construction zones and emergency vehicle obstruction. Colorado officials note the company must follow traffic laws to operate legally.

Denver Police are investigating two recent shootings: one at Benedict Fountain Park where a suspect fled on a bike, resulting in one hospitalization, and another on Park Avenue West with a non-life-threatening injury. Both incidents occurred within a mile of each other, with the first investigated on July 1, 2026, and the second the prior night.