Police investigate shooting on I-25 near 8th Avenue; northbound lanes are closed

Denver police are investigating a shooting on Interstate 25, and a stretch of northbound lanes near Alameda Avenue is shut down.

ALERT: #DPD is investing a shooting at northbound I-25 and 8th Avenue. NB I-25 at Alameda to 8th is closed. Alternate routes are advised. Updates will be posted to this thread when available. #Denver pic.twitter.com/pQehTSSMxj

— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) June 13, 2023

The shooting happened near 8th Avenue and northbound lanes are closed from Alameda to 8th, police said in a 3:17 p.m. Tuesday tweet. Drivers should avoid the area if possible, and alternate routes are advised.

The Colorado Department of Transportation said drivers should expect delays in the area because of police activity.

This story will be updated.  

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