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One Killed, One Wounded in Early-Morning Shooting in Denver’s Valverde

Police say the case remains under investigation with no suspect details released.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 5:40 a.m. to the 1500 block of W. Maple Avenue after reports of gunfire.
  • One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and another was taken to a hospital with a leg injury of unknown severity.
  • The Denver Police Department announced the incident in a 5:42 a.m. post on X.
  • No arrests have been reported and authorities have not shared what led up to the shooting.
  • Scene footage showed evidence markers surrounding a white Toyota as investigators processed the area.