What happened in South FoCO? Just had a dozen officers ambulance and fire driving by with sirens?!
Update: police have caught the individual (?) and had this to say
"Press Release: Fort Collins Police Arrest Suspect for Shooting Two Outside a Mall
On the afternoon of April 5, 2025, at approximately 5 p.m., Fort Collins Police (FCPS) responded to a report of a shooting at the Foothills Mall, at the 200 block of E. Foothills Parkway. The incident occurred outside, on a sidewalk between the parking lot and building.
When officers arrived, they identified two victims and quickly notified medical assistance to have them transported to a local hospital. Operations at the mall and adjoining movie theater were suspended, and remained closed while police systematically made their way through the mall, assessing security and safely releasing anyone who was sheltered in place. Both victims died of their injuries at the hospital, their identities will be released by the coroner once all family has been notified.
Additional assistance from Larimer County Sheriff's Office, Loveland Police Department, Colorado State University Police and Safety and Poudre Fire Authority aided in keeping the scene secure. The investigation was transferred to the FCPS Criminal Investigations Division, and the scene remained closed to the public until approximately midnight while police collected evidence. After an intensive amount of work a juvenile male suspect was identified and taken into custody. The identity of the suspect will not be released at this time, due to his status as a juvenile (under 18 years of age).
“Detectives worked through the night on this case and were able to make an arrest,” said Assistant Chief Frank Barrett, who oversees the FCPS Criminal Investigations Division. “Though events like this are rare in Fort Collins, our officers maintain a high standard of training to ensure they are prepared to keep our city safe, no matter the rarity. There is still much work to be done as we continue working on this case. Thank you to all our partner agencies who responded to assist with scene safety.”
There is no indication there are additional victims. Police think this may be a gang-associated crime. This press release intentionally did not mention the names of the gangs to prevent any notoriety. Anyone who has information about this incident, who has not already spoken with police, please contact Detective Matt Dean at 970-221-6580. Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous can call Larimer County Crime Stoppers at 970-221-6868.
Additional charges are anticipated from this investigation. We ask our residents to remain vigilant regarding suspicious and criminal activity and to always report to police immediately by calling 911. Charges are merely an accusation by law enforcement and all suspects must be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."
