'Gotham' building shooting: Denver police, SWAT in standoff with shooter on balcony near Grant St.

DENVER - More than a dozen shots were fired during a standoff with Denver police near E. 12th Ave. and Grant St. early Thursday morning.

Denver police say the shooter is on a balcony, firing shots down 12th Ave.  They are warning people to stay out of the area or stay inside their homes.

"The bullet doesn't have a name on it," said Lt. Matt Murray. "It just goes which way it's going."

A SWAT team is on scene and police are blocking streets for several blocks around the area.

"The Gotham" building at 1190 Grant St. has been evacuated.

An RTD bus is available for evacuees.

Police told 7NEWS Reporter Tyler Lopez  the gunman may be suicidal.

There are no injuries reported.