🌱 Shooting Spree Update + 24-Vehicle Crash + Baby Has Omicron

Amber Fisher
·3 min read

Good morning, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on today. There's been some intense news this week, from the deadly shooting spree, to a massive crash in Glenwood Canyon, to an infant who tested positive for the omicron variant.

First, today's weather:

You can expect a partly sunny and milder day, with a high of 49 and a low of 31.

Here are the top stories today in Denver:

  1. All five people who were killed Monday in a Denver area shooting spree were identified by their families and police. Four of the people were attacked at tattoo shops, investigators said. Friends and family members are mourning their deaths. "I don't know why someone would do this," a victim's fiancé said. (Denver Patch)

  2. Planning to head into the mountains for New Year's Eve? Be aware of a winter storm warning, and a massive crash in Glenwood Canyon Wednesday that involved 24 vehicles, transportation officials said. Interstate 70 was blocked off between exit 133 in Dotsero and exit 114 in Glenwood Springs while crews investigated. (Fox 31)

  3. Seven Weld County residents, tested positive for the omicron variant, including a seven-month-old baby, public health officials confirmed. The cases were found across the county. The baby's condition was not known.

  4. Denver Public Schools plans to begin with in-person learning after the Winter Break, officials said. The district has a high rate of vaccination among staff, and officials said many health precautions will be taken. (CBS Denver)

  5. Netflix’s new hit comedy, “Don’t Look Up,” was directed and created by Denverites, the Post reports. The comedy stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett and other A-list actors. (Paywall - The Denver Post)

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From my notebook:

  • The Denver Art Museum community is deeply saddened by the loss of local creative Alicia Cardenas, who was killed in the shooting spree. "Cardenas was an incredible muralist, body artist and mentor who inspired many," the museum said. (Facebook)

  • Many businesses require proof of vaccination upon entry, so have your vaccine record at your fingertips, city officials said. You can download the myColorado app to access a digital copy of your vaccine record. (Facebook)

  • A gray and white Yorkie-poodle mix went missing in the Cory-Merrill neighborhood, a NextDoor neighbor said. The pup ran out of her owner's yard. Her name is Madi. "She doesn't have her collar on or any dog tags because she usually just roams free in my backyard," her owner said. (Nextdoor)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update!

— Amber Fisher

About me: I'm a Patch editor covering news in Denver's metro area and Boulder. I've spent the past nine years working for various news outlets across North America, including Chicago Patch, Global News and WBEZ. I've covered high-profile court cases, civil rights abuses, mass shootings, natural disasters and major crimes — but also countless happy news stories about kindness, innovation and resilience. When I'm not writing articles, I can be found hiking, snowboarding, debating politics with my husband and attempting to be a sci-fi and astronomy geek.

This article originally appeared on the Denver Patch