Investigators left the crime scene in the 1000 block of Alcott Street around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Denver Police Department Public Information Officer Raquel Lopez says the shooting victim was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Police have not said if they are investigating the shooting as a homicide.
The Denver County Coroner's office will release the victim's name after family has been notified.
Police have not released any information on a possible suspect.
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