Suspect wanted in Golden road rage shooting

Morgan Whitley
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DENVER (KDVR) — Golden police are investigating a road rage shooting that left one person injured.

At 3:10 a.m. on Thursday, the Golden Police Department said officers responded to the area of eastbound U.S. Highway 58 and Washington Avenue on reports of a victim with a gunshot wound.

The area is east of the White Ash Mine Park.

According to officers, the victim was shot after a road rage incident. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived.

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Thankfully, the victim was found in a car with non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital.

At this time, police have not released any suspect information, but did confirm there is no threat to the community.

Golden police told FOX31 that it is unclear what led up to the shooting, but officers are speaking with the victim and witnesses.

U.S. Highway 58 from the intersection at U.S. 6 was closed, but it has since reopened.

The incident is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Golden police.

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