Covering Another Shooting

It is almost becoming the norm for TV crews in Colorado as they cover another shooting.

Three people, including a police officer, were killed in a shopping district in a Denver suburb Monday, the latest high-profile shooting in Colorado this year.

KMGH (Denver) News Director Holly Gauntt sent an internal memo to the news staff, commending them for their work on the breaking news, but understanding that covering these events are taking a toll on the staff.

FTVLive obtained the memo:

From: "Gauntt, Holly"
Date: June 21, 2021 at 10:25:19 PM MDT
To: KMGH_NEWS_NEWSROOM
Subject: Deep breath

Another horrible, heart wrenching day. Another senseless shooting. Another officer killed. Another family in unimaginable pain tonight.
I know this has to be taking a toll on all of you. There’s no way it doesn’t.
Take solace in knowing you served our community well today. You covered this story, non-stop, for hours letting the community know what was happening while paying tribute to an officer whose life was lost.
I am so incredibly proud of you all for reacting quickly, intently and compassionately. Sadly, you’ve become so experienced with this.
Our live coverage and our newscasts were so very strong and I thank all of you for owning the coverage.
Many, many thanks to those of you who worked a double shift.
Again and most importantly, you served the community well.