Key takeaways:
- Nine people were shot in Denver, Colorado, early Tuesday morning following celebrations of the Denver Nuggets’ first NBA championship win.
- The suspect has been taken into police custody, and the investigation is still in its early stages.
- The Denver Police Department is asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact them, and anyone who may have witnessed the shooting to come forward and share what they saw.
Nine people were shot in Denver, Colorado, early Tuesday morning, following celebrations of the Denver Nuggets’ first NBA championship win.
According to the Denver Police Department, the shooting occurred in the 2000 Block of Market Street, near Ball Arena, where the Nuggets won their first NBA championship Monday night. Three of the victims are in critical condition, while the remaining victims and the suspect are believed to have non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect has been taken into police custody, and the investigation is still in its early stages. Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen said in a statement, “We are deeply saddened by this senseless act of violence and our thoughts are with the victims and their families. We are working diligently to identify the suspect and bring them to justice.”
The Denver Police Department is asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact them. They are also asking anyone who may have witnessed the shooting to come forward and share what they saw.
The Denver community is in shock following the shooting, and the police department is working hard to ensure the safety of the public. The investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
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