Downtown Denver bans food trucks to crack down on crime
Fox News
Food trucks in Denver's popular downtown area, which is home to restaurants and bars, have been temporarily removed in order to defend public safety and cut back on crime.
The temporary plan was rolled out this weekend, forcing food trucks to move from several bustling nightlife blocks in a move that city officials hope will more efficiently disperse the crowds of bar and restaurant patrons.
The downtown area has seen a handful of shootings since last year, including one last month when three police officers shot their firearms at a man who reportedly flashed a gun at them. Police said the shooting, which left six bystanders injured, did not weigh on the decision to remove the food trucks, but it did "renew conversations" about how to shore up safety in the city.