Denver city officials announced Saturday night that two people were found dead in a former hotel used by the city to shelter homeless people.
The male and female victims were found in one of the shelter rooms at the former Double Tree Hotel in Denver’s Central Park neighborhood around 9:20 p.m., Denver police said.
Police did not immediately release further details about the murder investigation, including the manner of death. It is unclear whether the victims were residents.
No arrests have been made and details about the suspect were not immediately available.
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The former Doubletree Hotel in Denver is being used to shelter homeless people. (FOX31 Denver KDVR)
A nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing acquired the 300-room building in November.
Police have not released the identities of the two victims or the circumstances of their deaths. (FOX31 Denver KDVR)
The city is currently leasing the property, which is still classified as a hotel, as part of Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s House1000 initiative. FOX31 Denver reported. This program aims to reduce the number of homeless people in Denver.
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Citizens who frequent the area told the station that authorities have visited the area multiple times and are wondering what the city of Denver is doing to keep residents safe.
The city is leasing the building as part of the mayor’s House1000 initiative. (FOX31 Denver KDVR)
“It’s all the city’s responsibility,” said Leon Mickling, who was staying at a nearby hotel. “The city put up the money to house people. The city needs to set aside money to keep everyone safe.” There is,” he said.
The mayor’s office issued a statement to the department saying Johnston was aware of the situation and was cooperating with police to obtain further information.
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Authorities are asking anyone with information about this incident to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867, and are offering up to a $2,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the double murder case. We are offering dollar incentives.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
