Witness heard shot, saw biker holding gun

In this photo provided by 9NEWS/KUSA-TV Denver, authorities respond to the scene of a deadly shooting and stabbing at the National Western Complex, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, in Denver.

DENVER (AP) — More than one person, including a Colorado Department of Corrections officer, opened fire during a weekend brawl among members of motorcycle clubs that left one dead and seven others injured, but police officials said Monday they still don’t know who fired the fatal shot.

The violence put new focus on Iron Order, made up mostly of police officers and military personnel, and the Mongols, recognized by law enforcement as a highly-organized criminal gang.

That’s according to Denver police Commander Ron Saunier of the department’s Major Crimes Unit, who said Monday that investigators are still working to determine who might face charges in the case. Stubbs represents the club but would not identify the member. Bob Cook said he heard two shots fired and saw people dive under tables.

Police are still waiting to question some of those injured in the incident, and the coroner’s office will release the name of the person killed in the incident, but at this time, there have still been no arrests made.

Dr. Kevin McVaney of Denver Health Medical Center said earlier in the afternoon that six people were admitted to the hospital.

Reportedly, the incident involved members of two motorcycle gangs, one of which was confirmed to be the Mongols MC.

“There were people hiding behind this cement barrier and under the tables”, says vendor Tod Parker, a witness to the chaos that erupted at 12:48 p.m. Saturday.

Whitfield said one Iron Order member was shot, another stabbed and a third beaten.

He noted that a Colorado Department of Corrections officer fired a shot during the incident, but he didn’t know if that bullet hit any Mongols.

John C. Whitfield, a lawyer for the Iron Order, countered that the shootout may have started when three members were jumped by members of one or more biker gangs. He did not return calls for comment Monday.

Denver police have refused to release details about what happened or identify the clubs involved. He said Iron Order members started the brawl by taunting the Mongols into an argument that led to the deadly shooting.

The Colorado Motorcycle Expo, held Saturday through Sunday at Denver’s National Western Complex, bills itself as one of the largest motorcycle events in the country.