LAKEWOOD, Colo. — The Lakewood Police Department has identified two juveniles as suspects following a shooting at a PetSmart Friday afternoon.
The department said it received several 911 calls just before 4 p.m. about a shooting at the PetSmart located at 160 Wadsworth Boulevard.
Information regarding the shooting, including the events preceding it, remained unclear shortly after the incident. A spokesperson from Lakewood PD informed Denver7 that there were no reported injuries and that authorities are in the process of identifying the individuals involved.
“This will range from people who had some property damage to those in close proximity of the shooting,” the spokesperson said.
Reportedly, upon their arrival, law enforcement initially apprehended three individuals — two juveniles and one adult male. Subsequent investigations revealed that the adult male was potentially a victim rather than a perpetrator.
Read the initial press release from Lakewood PD below:
The two juveniles are being investigated as suspects. Officers are still talking with witnesses and have not yet determined charges.
Since the suspects are juveniles, Lakewood PD is not releasing any further information about them.
Lakewood police asserted that PetSmart staff managed to seek refuge and secure their location until the arrival of officers. Additionally, victim advocates were deployed to provide support for both employees and customers present at the scene.
People who were inside the store at the time of the shooting and have not talked to police are asked to call Lakewood PD at 303-987-7111.
