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1 man dies in Northglenn apartment shooting

Sirens
Posted at 6:23 AM, Apr 29, 2021
and last updated 2021-04-29 11:49:45-04

NORTHGLENN, Colo. — One man died in a shooting at an apartment complex in Northglenn Wednesday evening.

Around 8:50 p.m., officers with the Northglenn Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at an apartment complex near E. 120th Avenue and Claude Court.

When police arrived, they spoke with a witness who said a 25-year-old man had been talking with the suspect outside of his apartment when he was shot multiple times.

The injured man was transported to a hospital, where he died, police said.

Police said they believe the 25-year-old and suspect knew each other.

Around 9:30 a.m., Northglenn officers, with the help of the Westminster Police Department, took a suspect into custody around W. 123rd Avenue and Huron Street.

Mountain Range High School and Silver Hills Middle School were placed on secure as a safety precaution.

This shooting remains under investigation.

Anybody with information on this case is asked to contact Northglenn Det. Paul Gesi at 303-450-8857 or pgesi@northglenn.org.