One person was shot by Denver police in the city’s Cole neighborhood on Thursday night, police officials said.
Officers were responding to a call about a person with a gun at around 6:25 p.m. when they encountered the suspect in the 3500 block of North Humbodlt Street, spokesperson Kurt Barnes said.
At least one officer fired their gun after coming into contact with the suspect.
The person was taken to the hospital and their condition was not immediately available. No officers were injured in the shooting.
There are road closures in the area, Denver police said.
Chief Ron Thomas is expected to hold a briefing on the shooting later tonight, Barnes said.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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