Investigation into deadly officer-involved shooting begins in Denver

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DENVER, CO – A 28-year-old man was shot and killed after an hours-long negotiation with Denver Police late Sunday night.

Officers were called to South Alcott Street after shots had been fired at a home after a family disturbance. The suspect, who also had a felony robbery warrant, had injured himself during the disturbance. Police negotiated with the man for several hours, before a SWAT team entered the residence. Gunfire was exchanged, and the suspect was hit.

No officers were injured. Two swat officers who fired shots were placed on paid administrative leave. 

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