One wounded, one in custody after Civic Center Park shooting in Denver
Forrest Czarnecki
One person was shot Monday afternoon near Civic Center Park in downtown Denver, the Denver Police Department announced.
Police said the shooting happened in the area of the park next to the Colorado State Capitol and McNichols Civic Center Building. Police announced the incident just after 12:40 p.m.
One victim, a man, was taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound, police said. His status is unknown.
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Police said one suspect, another man, was taken into custody soon after the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing. The circumstances leading to the shooting are unknown, police said.
Anyone with information or who witnessed the shooting is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can be anonymous and are eligible for a $2,000 reward.
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