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Denver police investigate shooting that left one person dead

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DENVER — Police in Denver are investigating a shooting that left one person dead early Sunday morning.

It happened in the 1200 block of Yates Street, according to a DPD tweet posted at 2:19 a.m.

One victim was located and later pronounced deceased, police said. The victim was identified as 41-year-old David Barthel by the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner. The cause of death was from a gunshot wound. His manner of death was ruled a homicide.

No arrests were made and suspect information was not available.

Editor's note on July 21, 2023: This story has been updated with the victim's identity as well as the manner and cause of death.


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