Downtown Denver establishment off-limits after Airman killed

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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. --  Air Force Academy officials notified base personnel Wednesday that the area near 15th and Market Streets in downtown Denver is off-limits until further notice after one Airman was killed and another was injured there Saturday.

Airman 1st Class Shaquille Hargrove, 19, of Wilson, N.C., was fatally wounded during an incident in that area, according to reports from the 460th Space Wing at Buckley Air Force Base.

The injured Airman, who was not identified, was treated at a Denver hospital and released.

Col. Dan Wright, the 460th SW commander, placed the area off-limits to Armed Forces personnel Sunday allow investigators to conduct a thorough investigation. The order is scheduled to remain in effect until the investigation determines the area to be safe.

"On behalf of myself and Team Buckley, I want to offer my sincerest condolences to the families and friends of those affected by this tragic incident," Wright said. "Our Airmen are our greatest assets ... and we lost a valuable member of Team Buckley this weekend.

"Taking care of our Airmen and families is a top priority, and we're doing all we can to tend to the needs of Airman Hargrove's friends, family and fellow Airmen," Wright added.

Locally established Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Boards advise commanders on matters concerning eliminating conditions that harm the health, safety, welfare, morale and discipline of the Armed Forces. Army Regulation 190-24 governs their responsibilities and operations. AFDCBs act upon temporary off-limits restrictions issued by commanders as a first priority.

The Denver Police Department and Air Force Office of Special Investigation are investigating the Denver incident. Anyone with any information about the incident, including photos or video footage, should contact Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Ludwig, the Academy's command chief, cautioned Airmen to be aware of their surroundings when they go downtown.

"If you find yourself in a situation you're uncomfortable with, get yourself and your wingman out of harm's way," he said.

The chief also recommended Airmen check the local off-limits establishment list when they travel to a new base on permanent or temporary duty orders.

The following establishments in Colorado Springs are off-limits to Armed Forces personnel:

Rental properties owned by Alma Patrick:
- 112 South 10th St.
- 1003 West Colorado Ave.
- 1124 West Colorado Ave.
- 1130 West Colorado Ave.
- 15 South 12th St.
- 1208 West Colorado Ave.
- 1104 West Kiowa St.
- 428 West Kiowa St.
- 724 West Platte Ave.
- 1718 West Vermijo Ave.
- 1720 West Vermijo Ave.
- 2123 West Colorado Ave.
- 2132 West Pikes Peak Ave.
- 13 North 25th St.
- 2221 Bison Dr.
- 631 Catalina Dr.
- 7 West Clover Cir.
- 2125 Hampton South
- 1203 Richards Ave.
- 908 East Cimarron St.
- 232 South Main St.
- 418 East Ohio Ave.
- 1715 West Colorado Ave.
- 1713 West Colorado Ave.
- 1705 West Colorado Ave.
- 2015 North Ellicott Hwy.

Massage and spa parlors:

- Kinja Clinic, 1729 Crest Pl.
- Siam's Oriental Massage Parlor, 1783 B St.
- Moshi Moshi Spa, 409 Windchime Pl.

Bars and clubs:

- Golden Cue, 2790 Hancock Expy.
- Sodo Night Club, 527 South Tejon St.
- Club Q, 3430 North Academy Blvd.

Head shops:

- Myxed Up Creations, 1619 Lashelle Way
- Freaky's, 308 East Platte Ave.

(Information compiled from 460th Space Wing Public Affairs and staff reports.)