Denver police officers fatally shot a man outside a school in the Westwood neighborhood after he attempted to flee from law enforcement late Monday night. The incident began when officers responded to a 911 call reporting two individuals near Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest and Kepner Beacon Middle School, leading to a confrontation when the man, armed with a gun, reportedly turned and fired at the police during the pursuit.
Despite immediate medical assistance, the unidentified man succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Authorities are working to gather more information about the incident, including the whereabouts of a woman who was with him and vanished during the encounter. This shooting adds to ongoing discussions about police conduct in tense situations, particularly near schools.
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