Denver Police Arrest Suspect in Downtown Shooting

Denver Police Arrest Suspect in Downtown ShootingDenver Police Arrest Suspect in Downtown Shooting DENVER, Colo. – On Sunday, April 16, 2023, the Denver Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting that injured one person in downtown Denver. According to police, the incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. in the area of 16th and Lawrence Streets. Officers responded to reports of gunfire and found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. Witnesses reported seeing a suspect flee the scene in a dark-colored sedan. Police used a combination of witness statements, surveillance footage, and license plate recognition technology to identify the suspect vehicle. After a brief pursuit, police pulled over the suspect vehicle and arrested the driver, 23-year-old John Doe. Doe was taken into custody without incident. Police recovered a firearm from the suspect vehicle that is believed to have been used in the shooting. Doe has been charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. He is being held in the Denver City Jail without bond. Police are continuing to investigate the motive for the shooting. They are asking anyone with information to contact the Denver Police Department at (720) 913-2000. Additional Information: * The victim and the suspect were not known to each other. * Police believe the shooting was a random act of violence. * The downtown area of Denver has been the site of several shootings in recent months. * The Denver Police Department is taking steps to increase security in the downtown area, including increased patrols and surveillance.