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One dead in overnight shooting on East Colfax Avenue

One person was killed overnight in a shooting at East Colfax Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, the Denver Police Department said.

Police said the shooting happened before 1:30 a.m. Thursday.

The victim, a man, was found suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead just before 9 a.m., police said.

The incident is being investigated as a homicide.

Police released surveillance images of a suspected vehicle. It’s described as dark-colored with a faded hood and roof, black rims with a bag or tarp covering its rear window and trunk.

Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can be anonymous and are eligible for a $2,000 reward.

One person was killed overnight in a shooting near City Park, the Denver Police Department said. (Courtesy of Metro Denver Crime Stoppers)
One person was killed overnight in a shooting near City Park, the Denver Police Department said. (Courtesy of Metro Denver Crime Stoppers)


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