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Denver police increase patrols at transit stations following Brooklyn shooting

Denver police will increase their presence around transit stations across the city after at least 10 people were shot at a Brooklyn subway station on Tuesday morning.

“The Denver Police Department is aware of the event that occurred in New York City and will remain in contact with our local, state and federal law enforcement partners to assess any potential safety concerns,” police said in a statement.

“DPD will remain vigilant and increase patrols in public transit areas, and as always, DPD encourages everyone to be aware of their surroundings and to report to police any suspicious or illegal activity. They can text or call 911 in Denver.”

The Regional Transportation District said they’ve provided information regarding the shooting in Brooklyn to each entity that provides security and policing for the company, and “told them to be on high alert,” said Laurie Huff, a spokeswoman for the agency.

Huff, like the police department, reminded riders to be vigilant and report anything suspicious.

RTD recommends people to use the Transit Watch app that allows people to report illegal or disturbing activity directly to transit police discreetly.

At least 23 people were injured in the Brooklyn incident, 10 by gunfire, according to The New York Times.

Pedestrians walk past the light rail train platforms at Union Station on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/The Gazette) (TimHursttim.hurst@gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/aca82bd62b4ee425c598527cd6faa1b1?d=mm&r=g)
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Denver police increase patrols at transit stations following Brooklyn shooting

Denver police will increase their presence around transit stations across the city after at least 10 people were shot at a Brooklyn subway station on Tuesday morning.

“The Denver Police Department is aware of the event that occurred in New York City and will remain in contact with our local, state and federal law enforcement partners to assess any potential safety concerns,” police said in a statement.

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“DPD will remain vigilant and increase patrols in public transit areas, and as always, DPD encourages everyone to be aware of their surroundings and to report to police any suspicious or illegal activity. They can text or call 911 in Denver.”

The Regional Transportation District said they’ve provided information regarding the shooting in Brooklyn to each entity that provides security and policing for the company, and “told them to be on high alert,” said Laurie Huff, a spokeswoman for the agency.

Huff, like the police department, reminded riders to be vigilant and report anything suspicious.

RTD recommends people to use the Transit Watch app that allows people to report illegal or disturbing activity directly to transit police discreetly.

At least 23 people were injured in the Brooklyn incident, 10 by gunfire, according to The New York Times.

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Pedestrians walk past the light rail train platforms at Union Station on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/The Gazette) (Timothy Hurst)
Pedestrians walk past the light rail train platforms at Union Station on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/The Gazette) (Timothy Hurst)
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