Greeley
24-year-old man killed in west Greeley shooting, police say
Police say their preliminary investigation found that another man was displaying a handgun when it discharged. The victim died at a hospital; his name is pending family notification, and the investigation continues.
A 24-year-old man was killed in a west Greeley shooting after being struck when a handgun another 24-year-old man was displaying discharged, according to Greeley police’s preliminary investigation.
At approximately 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, Greeley Police officers responded to the 400 block of 71st Avenue on reports of a shooting. Officers and medical personnel performed CPR at the scene. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.
The Weld County Coroner’s Office will release the victim’s name pending next-of-kin notification, Greeley police said. The investigation is ongoing. There is no active threat or danger to the community, Greeley police said.
Greeley police urged anyone with details about the case to contact Detective Jonathan Bohl at [email protected].