Authorities issued a shelter-in-place order Sunday morning for a section of Denver near the University of Denver after reports of a barricaded individual in the area.
The Denver Police Department (DPD) said the order went into effect around 8:15 p.m. for the area near 2495 S. Vine Street, in the University neighborhood, due to a barricaded apartment situation.
“People in the area of 2495 South Vine Street should stay indoors and stay away from windows and doors until further notice,” the department said.
Alert range
The Denver Public Safety Department (DPSD) clarified that the shelter-in-place alert only covers a two-block radius around the address. A wireless emergency alert sent to a wider area than intended caused some confusion among residents.
“The on-site alert only applies to a two-block radius around this address, and recipients outside of this area should ignore the alert,” DPSD said on social media.
Officials with DU Campus Safety assured students and staff that there is no active threat to the University of Denver campus. The department asked that everyone stay indoors and avoid doors and windows as a precaution.
“There is no active threat to DU,” the campus security office wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Ongoing situation
As of 10:20 a.m., the shelter-in-place order remained in effect.
Police have not released further details about the nature of the threat or the person involved in the barricade incident.
Authorities are urging residents in the immediate area to remain calm and follow instructions while the situation is resolved.