Denver Police Shoot Armed Man in Cole Neighborhood
An armed man was seriously injured after he was shot multiple times by Denver Police Department officers in the city’s Cole neighborhood Thursday night, police officials said.
Officers were responding to a call about a person with a gun at around 6:25 p.m. when they encountered the man in the 3500 block alley between Lafayette and North Humboldt streets, behind Annunciation Catholic School, Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas said at a briefing.
The man was holding a handgun and officers ordered him to drop the gun before he made a “threatening gesture,” and officers shot him, Thomas said.
It’s not clear how many officers fired their guns or how many times they fired.
Officers began providing medical aid before an ambulance arrived and took the man to Denver Health. He is in surgery and listed in critical condition, Thomas said.
No officers were injured in the shooting.
The shooting will be investigated by the Colorado State Patrol, Colorado Bureau of Investigation and DPD’s Homicide Unit, and the results will be presented to the Denver District Attorney’s Office.
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Denver Police Department Responds to Threat
The Denver Police Department was called to the Cole neighborhood in response to reports of an armed individual. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man in possession of a handgun in an alley behind Annunciation Catholic School. The situation escalated when the man made a threatening gesture, prompting officers to discharge their firearms, injuring the man.
Medical Assistance Provided
Following the shooting, officers quickly administered medical aid to the injured man until emergency medical services arrived. The man was then transported to Denver Health where he underwent surgery and is currently in critical condition. Fortunately, no officers sustained any injuries during the incident.
Investigation Underway
The shooting will be thoroughly investigated by the Colorado State Patrol, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and the DPD’s Homicide Unit. The findings of the investigation will be presented to the Denver District Attorney’s Office for further review and action.
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