Killings along South Platte River raise safety concerns

DENVER (KDVR) — Police in Denver are looking into the possible connection of two homicides on the South Platte River Trail. The cases raised concerns about safety near homeless communities, including from a man who was bitten near a camp.

A woman was shot and killed after midnight on Sept. 6 near East 45th Avenue and North Washington Street, police said. Three days later, a man was shot and killed after midnight near South Platte River Drive and West Florida Avenue. Police are looking for more information about a male suspect.

While initial police reports said both victims were homeless, FOX31 spoke with the family member of one victim, who said that person was not unhoused. Still, the…