Man killed in shooting in Montbello, police investigating his death as a homicide

Posted: Sep 17, 2019 / 04:45 AM MDT

Updated: Sep 17, 2019 / 06:07 AM MDT

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DENVER — Denver police say a man died after a shooting early Tuesday morning near Altura Street and Lackland Place in the Montbello neighborhood.

It happened around 12:35 a.m., according to a tweet sent out by Denver police. A man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

In the tweet, police stated the shooting happened at 14900 E. Lachland Pl. but later corrected the address to Lackland Place.

#DPD Officers on scene at 14900 E. Lachland Pl. an adult male was shot and transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Unknown condition. No suspect information at this time . pic.twitter.com/dXUXIQKayd

— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) September 17, 2019

Around 4:19 a.m. Tuesday morning, DPD sent out a follow-up tweet saying the man died at the hospital and his death is now being investigated as a homicide.

The victim in this case was declared deceased at the hospital and this is now being considered a homicide.

— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) September 17, 2019