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Man Shot In Leg While Playing Basketball In Denver

DENVER (CBS4) - Police in Denver are investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon.

According to police, officers responded to reports of a shooting at West 11th Avenue and Mariposa Street at approximately 2 p.m. When they arrived they found a man who was shot in the leg while playing basketball.

The shots apparently came from a car.

Police say the man's injuries aren't considered life-threatening.

No suspect information has been released. Anyone with information is asked to call police.

11th and Mariposa shooting
The scene Tuesday afternoon (credit: CBS)
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