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First official word about the incident, which reportedly took place at around 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, November 23, came in this series of tweets from the Denver Police Department:
#BREAKING #DPD (1/3) responded to area of the 1600blk of N. Federal on a report of shooting. There are multiple victims,1 party has (cont)
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) November 23, 2014
#BREAKING #DPD (2/3) been pronounced deceased. The other victims have non-life threatening injuries. No suspect information. This (cont)
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) November 23, 2014
#BREAKING #DPD (3/3) is an ongoing investigation. Federal closed both directions from Colfax Ave to 17th. #Denver
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) November 23, 2014
The specific location was quickly pinned down to The Beach, located at 1630 North Federal Boulevard. Here's an interactive graphic featuring the venue; it shows how close it is to Mile High Stadium. If you have problems seeing the image, click "View Larger Map."
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The property has featured a number of other clubs in the recent past. A May 2012 new club alert on our Backbeat blog featured this photo....
...and the following text:The space at 1630 Federal Boulevard, just behind Sports Authority Field, has changed hands a few times since its former life once upon a time as an outpost for the Fraternal Order of Eagles, including stints as the Endzone and Angel's Sports Bar. While the property has been vacant for more than a year, next Friday, June 1 , the club will re-open its doors as Atmosphere Ultra Lounge and Event Center.Another switch took place earlier this year. Our listing for the newly christened Beach features more background:
Since Angel's Sports Bar and Restaurant closed in 2009, the space at 1630 Federal -- just behind Sports Authority Field at Mile High -- has gone through several incarnations. After Atmosphere closed in 2013, Jay Bianchi's Dead-centric Donkey OT moved in, and the name soon changed to Dark Star Lounge. In 2014, the Beach took over, turning the place back into a dance club, with bottle service, salsa nights and club nights throughout the week.The Beach was open for business again last night.
Following the shooting, word began to circulate within the music community that the victim was KL Tha General, a rising figure in the local rap scene. Here's a look at a graphic for one of KL's recordings....
...and a Soundcloud embed for a song shared on his Facebook page:The KL Tha General Facebook page also features photos like this one....
...and this one: Since news broke, condolences have collected on the page. Here's a sampling:KL Tha General, you will truly be missed, you made me laugh and you where super sweet always gave me good advice, The Lord took his Angel home, we sure weren't ready for you to leave but I pray your Name and Life will never be forgotten, miss you sweetie.Our Backbeat blog has much more about the life and music of KL Tha General; click to read "RIP KL Tha General: Friends and Fellow Artists Pay Tribute." In the meantime, 7News interviewed music producer Russ P., who stresses that KL Tha General was a peaceful person whose violent death makes no sense.You're A Legend!!!!!!!!!!! Angel of ours!!!!!!!!!! Good night KL Tha General Rest Easy Baby!!!!!!!!
It's hard accepting this truth.
I LOVE YOU BRO ... I WILL NEVER BE THE SAME , AND IMA KEEP YOU WIT ME IN EVERYTHING I DO .... I CAN'T PICTURE LIFE WITHOUT YOU BRUH AND U SUPPORTED ME SO MUCH IDK HOW IMA RUN THIS SHIT WITHOUT YOU .... HELP ME KEEP GOING PLS
Missing u bro R.I.P never forgotten.
No arrests have been made as of this writing, and no suspect information has been released. Our condolences to Durham's friends, family and loved ones.
Continue for the aforementioned 7News report.
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