A Denver police officer was shot in the hand Friday night after exchanging gunfire with a domestic violence suspect in the 1300 block of E. 33rd Avenue, according to police. The suspect died from what officers say was a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and the injured officer was reported in stable condition.
Denver police said on social media that the department was investigating a critical incident in the 1300 block of E. 33rd Avenue involving the exchange of gunfire between a domestic violence suspect and officers, adding that the suspect was deceased from a reported self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Denver Police Dept.
post described the investigation as ongoing and noted that the account is not monitored around the clock, directing anyone with an emergency to call or text 911 rather than rely on social media. The department also listed its police-services line, 720-913-2000, for non-emergency contact.
According to the Denver Gazette, the shootout happened in the 1300 block of E. 33rd Avenue, and the officer who was hurt suffered a hand injury but was considered to be in stable condition. The outlet reported that detectives were still investigating the critical incident Friday evening and that no further details were immediately released.
Few Details Released So Far
KDVR reported that Denver police are investigating the shooting as an officer-involved incident, confirming that a domestic violence suspect and officers exchanged gunfire in the 1300 block of East 33rd Avenue. The station's report also confirmed that an officer was shot in the hand during the exchange, aligning with the account from the Denver Gazette.
Denver police have said the information released so far is subject to change based on investigative findings, and that updates will be posted to the department's social media thread if and when they become available. The department's attached incident disclaimer labeled the case an active investigation, pointing the public to denvergov.org/police for further information.
Beyond the location of the shooting, the officer's hand injury, and the suspect's reported self-inflicted death, authorities have not released additional details about what led to the confrontation, the sequence of events, or how many officers were involved in the exchange of gunfire. No information has been provided about the underlying domestic violence allegation, any alleged victim, or whether charges are being considered. Hoodline will update this story as the Denver Police Department releases further information.
