Three people are in critical condition after a shooter opened fire in Denver, Colorado, early Tuesday, authorities said.
A total of nine people were shot in the 2000 Block of Market Street, in addition to a suspect who has been taken into police custody.
Both the suspect and the six remaining victims suffered non-threatening life injuries.
“This is a complex, ongoing investigation in its early stages. Preliminary info indicates multiple shots were fired during an altercation involving several individuals,” the Denver Police Department wrote on Twitter. “Updates will be provided as they become available.”
This comes as the Denver Nuggets won their first NBA championship after they defeated Miami Heat 94-89 Monday evening in Game 5 of the playoffs. It’s unclear if the events are connected but the shooting took place near where large crowds were celebrating the team’s win, and just under a mile from Ball Arena, the venue of the game.
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