The Denver Police Department on Saturday night launched a double homicide investigation at 4040 Quebec St., which is the site of one of the city’s hotel shelters housing homeless people.
Two victims, a man and woman, were found dead inside of a hotel room at 9:20 p.m., according to Denver police.
The deaths were not the result of a shooting, police said. They did not provide other details.
No arrests have been made, police said.
Two police cruisers were seen outside of the hotel on Sunday morning. Those who congregated outside of the hotel declined to speak.
Later Sunday afternoon, Denver police posted a $2,000 reward for anyone who helps catch the suspect.
Police had no further updates by press time.
The homeless shelter, which is the former DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, currently serves hundreds of homeless people, part of Mayor Mike Johnston’s campaign to house 2,000 homeless individuals by the end of this year.
Hotels are a critical strategy in the mayor’s temporary housing plan.
Denver approved a lease-purchase agreement for the hotel at 4040 Quebec St. for $83,333.33 a month for up to 15 months. The city may purchase the 300-unit, 450-bed hotel for up to $43 million at any time during the lease.
An LLC associated with Rocky Mountain Communities purchased the hotel for $39 million on Nov. 28, according to property records.
The nonprofit is leasing the property to the city and serves as its landlord.
The Salvation Army is under a $10 million contract with Denver to operate the site.
Investigators ask those with information about the homicides to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at (720) 913-7867.
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