Shooting at Denver's Russell Square Park leaves 1 dead

Police investigating incident that occurred during Easter dinner gathering

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:40pm

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An extreme close-up of a spent bullet casing on the ground, reflecting the harsh lighting and creating a stark, gritty, investigative visual metaphor for the shooting incident.The aftermath of a shooting in a Denver park exposes the harsh realities of gun violence disrupting community gatherings.Denver Today

A shooting at Russell Square Park in Denver on Sunday evening has left one adult female victim dead. According to police, two victims were rushed to the hospital after the incident, with one later succumbing to their injuries on Monday morning. Witnesses reported the shooting occurred during a small Easter dinner gathering in the park.

Why it matters

Violent crime in public parks is a concerning trend that can disrupt community events and gatherings. This incident raises questions about safety measures and security protocols in Denver's parks, especially during holiday celebrations when more residents may be congregating outdoors.

The details

The shooting took place on Sunday evening in the 3600 block of North Vine Street at Russell Square Park. Police said two victims were located and transported to the hospital, where one adult female victim later died on Monday morning. The extent of injuries to the other victim has not been released. Witnesses reported the shooting occurred during a small Easter dinner gathering in the park.

  • The shooting happened on Sunday evening.
  • One victim died on Monday morning.

The players

Denver Police

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

Steve Katsaros

A witness who said his mother's car was hit during the shooting while they were having an Easter dinner in the park.

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What they’re saying

“It was bonkers. My mom's car was hit. We were having a small Easter dinner when it occurred.”

— Steve Katsaros, Witness

What’s next

Investigators said they are working to develop information on the suspect. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 720-913-7867.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the need for increased safety measures and security protocols in Denver's public parks, especially during community gatherings and holiday celebrations when more residents may be present.