Woman dies after Saturday shooting in east Denver

The shooting happened in the 800 block of South Dexter Street, according to the Denver Police Department.

Woman dies after Saturday shooting in east Denver

A woman died Saturday evening after a shooting in east Denver, according to the Denver Police Department.

The shooting happened in the 800 block of South Dexter Street, according to a 5:43 p.m. Denver Police Department post on X.

Police found one victim at the scene, an adult female, who was later pronounced deceased, according a 6:51 p.m. update from the department on X. Her identity has not yet been publicly released.

A 51-year-old man was charged on suspicion of first-degree murder and arrested late Saturday night in relation to the shooting, according to a Sunday morning update from the Denver Police Department.

The homicide is still under investigation. Anyone with information should call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

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