One shot in Denver’s Northeast Park Hill neighborhood
Officials are investigating a Wednesday morning shooting in the Northeast Park Hill neighborhood, the Denver Police Department announced.
The shooting happened in the area of East 33rd Avenue and Dexter Street, near the City of Axum Park, police said.
Police announced the shooting at 9:47 a.m.
One victim, a man, has been located. He is expected to survive his injuries, police said.
A man was taken into custody in connection to the shooting Wednesday afternoon.
The identities of the victim and suspect have not yet been released.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.
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