August 30th, 2013: Code Red in Silver City

Posted August 30, 2013: 2:30 pm

There is a CODE RED in effect for Silver City Residents in the area on 16^th Street between Swan and Gold.  There is a police emergency in the area.  Residents are asked to remain indoors out of the way while police do their job.  Area residents will be notified when it is clear to resume normal activities.

Update August 30, 2013: 4:20 pm

According to the Silver City Daily Press, the CODE RED in the area along 16th Street between Swan and Gold is due to a drive by shooting.  According to Chief Ed Reynolds in the press release, two males were wounded and transported to GRMC in separate private vehicles.  One was pronounced dead at the hospital, and the other is being treated.

Residents are advised to remain indoors.  Anyone with information is asked to call 538-3723.