Denver police now say a man killed in downtown Denver early Monday morning was a homicide victim, according to a police tweet.
The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner has been called to the homicide scene near 21st and Champa streets, according to a 10:38 a.m. Denver police tweet.
Police had recommended that people take alternate routes to work Monday morning because 21st and Champa were closed during the investigation.
UPDATE: This incident is now being investigated as a homicide. Victim is an adult male with an apparent gun shot wound. Coroner will release cause of death and victim identity. No suspect info. Remains an active investigation.
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice)
Police have not released suspect information in the homicide, the tweet said.
ALERT: officers are conducting a death investigation near 21st and Champa. Roads may be closed near that area. Alternate routes advised. No other info available at this time.
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice)
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
