Police respond to report of active shooter at Denver East High School, say threat is unfounded

DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Denver Police Department (DPD) responded to a report of an active shooter Monday afternoon at Denver East High School.

Both the DPD and Denver Public Schools said there are no signs of an active shooter and the report has been unfounded. There are also no reports of injuries.

Students were taken outside of the school to the football field.

Denver Public schools said parents should go to the large statue in City Park.

DPD said this is still an active scene and they will provide updates.

.@DenverEastHS has reported an active shooter. There are no signs of an active shooter in the building & no injuries have been reported. Parents are asked to go to the large statue in City Park. We will continue to work w/ @DenverPolice to ensure the safety of staff & students

— Denver Public Schools (@DPSNewsNow) September 19, 2022