DENVER — A 27-year-old has been arrested following a shooting early Tuesday morning in Denver’s Pinehurst Village neighborhood.
The Denver Police Department stated that at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, officers were called to respond to a shooting incident on the 6500 block of W. Mansfield Avenue, located on a private road in the Pinehurst Country Club area. Upon arrival at the scene, law enforcement discovered a man who had sustained gunshot injuries. The victim was promptly transported to the hospital and is anticipated to recover.
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Following a preliminary examination, authorities indicated that there is a connection between the victim and the alleged perpetrator. The suspect has been identified as 27-year-old Luke Johnson.
Johnson is currently in custody under suspicion of attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault. The Denver District Attorney’s Office will ultimately determine the specific charges that will be brought against him.
The details about what led to the shooting remain under investigation. No other information was immediately available.
