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Nine victims were injured in a shooting in Denver, Colorado early Tuesday morning, three of them in critical condition, police said.
The shooting occurred as fans flooded the city streets to celebrate the Denver Nuggets winning the franchise’s first NBA championship Monday night when they defeated the Miami Heat in Game 5, 94-89.
Denver police said the 2000 Block of Market Street shooting resulted in 10 victims, including a suspect in custody.
Most of the victims, including the suspect, suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
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Nine people were shot early Tuesday morning in Denver, Colorado. (Denver Police Department)
Denver Police Department Doug Schepman told Fox News that the shooting happened at about 12:30 AM MT.
“Preliminary information indicates multiple shots were fired during an altercation involving multiple individuals,” police wrote on Twitter.
It is not immediately clear whether the individuals were specifically targeted or whether there was more than one shooter.
“This is a complex, ongoing investigation in its early stages. Preliminary information indicates that multiple shots were fired during an altercation involving multiple individuals. Updates will be provided as they become available,” police said.
Police cannot say if they are currently looking for an additional suspect.
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Three victims are in critical condition, while the others suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said. (Denver Police Department)
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The incident remains under investigation.
Photos and videos online show people gathering at intersections and climbing streetlights to celebrate victory.
