A minutes-long exchange of gunfire between police and a man suspected of domestic violence ended with the man’s death Friday night in Denver. An officer was slightly injured.
Officers arrived at a home in the 1300 block of East 33rd Avenue on Friday, Oct. 23, at about 7:40 p.m., after a report of a domestic disturbance. About 20 minutes later, shots were fired from inside the building. According to police, the man fired first from the house and then from a second-floor window. As many as seven officers returned fire. “It lasted several minutes,” Deputy Chief Aaron Sanchez said.
At about 8:30 p.m., a woman who had earlier called for help came out of the house. She had minor injuries. The gunman died. According to police, he shot himself. His identity and cause of death will be determined by the coroner’s office. One of the officers has a minor hand injury.
Police say the area is no longer in danger. Investigators are looking into the circumstances of the shooting.
Source: Denver Gazette
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