Citizens are encouraged to join their friends, family and neighbors in taking a stand against crime by organizing neighborhood activities in conjunction with this year's National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 2.
Held on the first Tuesday in August each year, this national event is designed to help curb local crime by bringing neighbors together in preventing crime in their neighborhoods. Now in its 28th year, about 2.5 million people participate in National Night Out activities that span more than 400 communities in 23 states.
Commerce City has taken part in the event since 2008, with participation growing each year. In 2008, three local communities participated while last year there were 15 National Night Out locations locally. This year there are already 20 neighborhoods that plan to participate, including Belle Creek, Reunion, Holly Park and Village Crest neighborhoods.
Any neighborhoods interested in organizing an event for the evening of Aug. 2 should contact Officer Kayla Fender at 303-727-3925 or kfender@c3gov.com. The first 25 groups to register their event with the Commerce City Police Department receive a $100 gift card to Target, Wal-Mart or King Soopers to use for planning their event. But with 20 groups already registered, these spots are going fast.
Among the activities that some neighborhoods plan are block parties, cookouts and flashlight walks.
Tribute to Dijoun Quinn of Commerce City... There is now a $2500 reward posted by the Commerce City
A Shooting Claims the life of 18 year old Dijoun Quinn... COMMERCE CITY - The Commerce City Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 6500 block of Holly St. Officers responded to a report of shots being fired in the area. When they arrived they found a male lying on the ground. It appears that an 18 year old male was walking southbound on Holly St when he was shot multiple times. The male was transported to the hospital but did not survive his injuries. Commerce City police identified the 18-year-old as Dijoun Quinn, a recent graduate of Adams City High School who had enlisted in the Army. Quinn's Grandfather says his grandson didn't have any enemies and was not in a gang. There is no suspect information available at this time, and investigators are encouraging anyone with information to contact Detective Bryan VanderMeer at 303-289-3629 or the Commerce City Tip Line at 303-289-3626. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes available.
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