August 18th 2024.
On a Saturday night at the Colorado Mills shopping center, a playful prank caused quite a stir and resulted in a large police presence. Bystanders became alarmed and dialed 911, reporting what they believed to be gunshots echoing through the mall. The Lakewood Police Department quickly responded to the scene to investigate.
Meanwhile, other news broke in the area, including the reopening of westbound 6th Avenue in Lakewood after a crash and a fatal hit-and-run crash on West Alameda Avenue that claimed the life of a pedestrian. With these recent incidents in mind, the situation at Colorado Mills was taken very seriously.
Police arrived at the food court around 5:40 p.m. after receiving reports of shots being fired. As a precaution, they cleared the entire shopping center to ensure the safety of all those present. In a post on their social media platform, Lakewood police provided updates and reassured the public that the situation was being handled.
After some thorough investigating, it was discovered that the loud sounds were not gunshots, but instead caused by a group of mischievous young boys. The three boys, wearing masks, had stood up on chairs in the food court and began yelling and slamming jugs of milk on the ground. This caused quite a commotion and the loud noises were mistaken for gunshots.
Fortunately, the situation was resolved without any harm or danger to anyone. Two of the boys were located by police and were given citations for causing a public disturbance. The third boy remains at large, but authorities are actively searching for him. In the wake of this incident, the Lakewood Police Department reminds the public to always stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Sign up today to receive daily updates on crime news in your area.
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