Woman Critically Injured In Shooting On West Colfax

Denver CO

22 February, 2021

11:30 AM

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DENVER, CO — Three people were arrested in connection with a shooting on Saturday in Denver that left a woman in critical condition. At least two people face first degree murder charges, police said. The woman was inside a vehicle around 10:45 p.m. near West Colfax Avenue and I-25, when she was shot several times, Denver police said. She was hospitalized in critical condition. A vehicle was seen driving away after the shooting, and officers saw the same vehicle just after midnight, police said. After a chase, police were able to stop the vehicle near West Byers Place and South Tejon Street. Three people ran from the vehicle but were caught and arrested soon after, police said. Don't miss the latest news updates in Denver: Free Denver Patch Newsletters and Email Alerts | Facebook | Twitter A man and a teenager were taken into custody and face first-degree murder charges. A third person was also arrested, however their charges have not yet been released. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.