DENVER (KDVR) — A new video captured several shots being fired in a deadly shooting in broad daylight at a Denver park on Easter Sunday.

On Sunday, around 6 p.m., the Denver Police Department said it responded to a shots-fired call in the area of the 3600 block of North Vine Street. This is at Russell Square Park in the Cole Neighborhood.

Police said two people were sent to the hospital, and they were still looking for a suspect. On Monday morning, police said a woman was pronounced dead, and they were still working on developing suspect information.

FOX31’s Jim Hooley spoke with neighbors in the area on Monday morning, who captured a video of the shots being fired. On a smart home camera in the area, it showed a video of the park, with the sound of over 20 gunshots.

Neighbors told Hooley there were more than 50 people, as many as 100, at the park celebrating Easter. Neighbors believe it was a drive-by shooting, and they all ran for cover once the shots were fired.

At this time, it’s unclear what led up to the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

In 1996, a group of strangers arrived in Denver with their cleats and a common goal: to build professional soccer in America from the pitch up. Two years earlier, the United States had hosted the FIFA World Cup, igniting a national fervor for the sport. That energy helped birth Major League Soccer, with the Colorado Rapids as one of its 10 founding clubs. Players from around the globe converged on what was then Mile High Stadium (where the Rapids played until the 2007 debut of Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City).

Thirty years later, the team has drawn stars, hoisted the 2010 MLS Cup, and earned a devoted local following. Ahead of the Rapids’ return to Empower Field at Mile High on April 18 for a special anniversary match against Inter Miami CF, we spoke with players from that first season about the mayhem and mirth that helped bring the world’s most popular sport to America.

Colorado Rapids History: The First MLS Season in Denver

“We literally went to a liquor store [on Federal Boulevard] in rush-hour traffic. We were outside with a table with banners, and we were waving Rapids flags. People would roll down their windows and ask ‘Who are the Rapids?’ as they’re stuck in traffic.” —Marcelo Balboa, center back, 1996–2002

“For the July 4 game, we had a massive crowd. We played the [New York/New Jersey] MetroStars, and it was like, Wow, to be able to play in front of over 20,000 people. The lower bowl was packed and loud.” —Denis Hamlett, defender, 1996

“We trained in the Westminster rec center. I remember the first month we were there, we would walk down the hill from the rec center. It was pretty much an open park…. There’d be people coming from the street to work out, and they [would] look at us like, ‘Are you guys a college team?’ ” —Chris Henderson, midfielder, 1996–1999 and 2002–2005

“After the first few games, we started realizing that people were staying after [for autographs]. Almost every game, I would walk off the field without a shirt and without my socks. Kids wanted socks.” —Balboa

“Being a guy who played on the national team and played in the two World Cups leading up to the league—we were always hoping and praying that we were finally going to be able to get a league in the United States…. So when we all got to the stadium and saw [so many] people there, we were like, ‘OK, we got something here.’ ” —Balboa

“We had a mascot called RapidMan [who would go] on all these appearances with us. His costume was like water inside a river. I remember him high-fiving the fans and taking photos with the players.” —Henderson

Tickets for the Colorado Rapids match at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at Empower Field at Mile High start at $100.

DENVER — Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets fans packed Stoney’s Bar and Grill on Lincoln to celebrate a pair of thrilling victories on Saturday.

The venue hosted the official Avalanche watch party as the team shut out the Dallas Stars 2-0.

“Just a great win, great time,” fan Jeff Devries said.

Denver7 was there as the team scored an empty-net goal to seal the victory alongside the team mascot, Bernie.

“When they’re on the road, they make it feel like you’re literally in the arena,” said Cooper Barrash. “Goal horn, announcements, all of it.”

Fans celebrated the win that will likely be a playoff preview.

“When you come to a bar like this, it’s awesome,” fan Dan Sikes said.

► Watch Denver7’s Claire Lavezzorio’s report in the player below:

Denver fans celebrate sports-filled Saturday at Stoney’s with pair of thrilling victories

After the excitement of the Avalanche victory, attention at Stoney’s quickly turned to the Denver Nuggets and their matchup against the San Antonio Spurs as fans kept their eyes glued to the televisions.

The Nuggets found a way to pull off an epic overtime win.

“It’s palpable. You can feel it,” Nuggets fan Miriam Hertzler said.

Jacob Curtis, Denver7 Photojournalist

For fans like Hertzler, Saturday showcased what makes the city special.

“It’s so nice to be a part of a community that loves their sports,” Hertzler said. “And that’s what I love about Denver.”

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