One person was killed in a police shooting near 16th and Platte streets on Monday afternoon, according to the Denver Police Department.
Officers were responding to the area on a weapons-related call, Denver police posted on X at 4:16 p.m. Police initially reported the person was injured, and later confirmed they were pronounced dead in a post on X at 4:35 p.m.
ALERT: #DPD is in the area of 16th & Platte Streets investigating a shooting involving officers. Officers originally responded on a weapons-related call for service. Suspect injured. No officers injured. Updates will be posted to this thread when available. #Denver pic.twitter.com/Kibm6sOn6x
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) November 20, 2023
The person who was shot has not been identified.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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