Death investigation upgraded to homicide, police said
The Denver Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was apparently shot near Argo Park.
Denver shooting that led to multivehicle fire identified as murder-suicide
Police announced it was conducting a death investigation near East 48th Avenue and Logan Street at 6:35 a.m. Friday. Several hours later, police said the victim, a man, had been shot and the investigation was upgraded to a homicide.
The victim will be identified by Denver’s Office of the Medical Examiner.
Denver: Arrest made in fatal overnight shooting
No arrests have been made and police are working to gather information about a possible suspect.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.
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