24-year-old killed in shooting at west Greeley apartments

A 24-year-old man was killed in a Friday afternoon shooting at apartments in west Greeley.

About 2 p.m., police responded to the shooting in the 400 block of 71st Avenue, where they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso.

Police believe “another 24-year-old man was displaying a handgun when the firearm discharged, striking the victim,” according to a department news release. All witnesses and those involved are cooperating with investigators, police added. The release said no further information would be released today.

Police and medical personnel performed CPR on the victim before taking him to a hospital where he later died. The Weld County Coroner’s Office will release the victim’s name after notifying next of kin.

Police ask that anyone with details on this case contact Detective Jonathan Bohl at Jonathan.Bohl@greeleypd.com.