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The shooting occurred inside the former hotel in Central Park despite increased security following a recent double homicide there.
DENVER — A woman was shot late Wednesday inside a former hotel that’s now a shelter despite an increase in security following a double homicide at the former DoubleTree in Central Park less than two weeks ago.
A spokesman for the Denver Police Department said they responded to 4040 North Quebec St. at 11: 40 p.m. Wednesday. The spokesman said the shooting occurred inside the building, which the city converted into a shelter for those experiencing homelessness.
Police said that the woman was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive. No information was provided about a possible suspect or suspects in the shooting.
It comes less than two weeks after two people were fatally shot at that location on March 16. Sandra Cervantes and Dustin Nunn were found dead inside a room there around 9:40 p.m. No arrests have been made in connection with their deaths.
In the wake of that killing, unarmed security guards were added to patrol the property. Mayor Mike Johnston’s office also told 9NEWS they were in the process of installing a badging system with photo ID cards for residents and staff. They’re also adding more surveillance cameras both inside and outside the building.
The mayor’s office said as part of the new safety plan, staff will perform weekly check-ins with each resident at the shelter.
It’s not clear how far they’ve gotten into the process.
The City of Denver signed a $10 million contract with the Salvation Army to run this shelter last year. Security was part of the deal. Four months in, the city is now taking over the lead for securing the shelter.
Anyone with information about the double homicide or Wednesday night’s shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 or visit metrodenvercrimestoppers.com. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
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