Denver Shooting Labeled Self-Defense

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A reported argument among housemates at 5545 Xanadu Street proved deadly, with Denver Health staffers unable to revive a man transported there on Saturday night after being shot.

However, Denver Police aren't calling the incident a murder. Instead, they characterize it as an act of self-defense.

At this point, neither the dead man nor the alleged shooter has been identified. No charges have been filed to date.

Update: At this point, the Denver Police Department continues to characterize a Saturday night shooting at 5545 Xanadu Street as an act of self-defense. Now, however, we know the identity of the man who died in the incident.

The Denver coroner's office has ID'd him as Gary Chavez, 51. Cause of death: a “penetrating gunshot wound of the abdomen.” Read more

Source: latestwordblog

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Corey Graff
Corey Graff is the managing editor of the <i><a href="https://www.gundigeststore.com/product/2023-standard-catalog-of-firearms-33rd-edition-the-illustrated-collectors-price-and-reference-guide/">Standard Catalog of Firearms</a></i> and <i><a href="https://www.gundigeststore.com/product/gun-digest-2023-77th-edition/">Gun Digest</a></i> annual book. In addition, he is the author of <i>What's In Your Bug-Out Bag?</i> and <i>The Comprehensive Guide to Concealed Carry Holsters.</i> His personal interest in firearms includes handguns for hunting and self-defense as well as bolt-action rifles for western hunting.

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