61-year-old Nancy Ryan Arrested in Connection with Shooting in Southeast Denver

A woman has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred following an altercation in southeast Denver late Wednesday evening. Denver police responded to the shooting on S. Kearney St. near the intersection with E. Exposition Ave. at around 9 p.m. Wednesday. Preliminary information indicates that the suspect, 61-year-old Nancy Ryan, and the victim, a man, are known to each other and there appeared to be a verbal altercation between them prior to the shooting, according to the police.

The victim is expected to survive, and Ryan has been arrested and charged with first-degree assault. She is currently being held in Denver jail. The investigation is still ongoing, and the final determination of charges will be made by the Denver District Attorney’s Office.

The shooting incident took place on Wednesday night, and the police responded promptly to the scene. Denver Police Department tweeted about the incident, informing the public about the ongoing investigation. The tweet mentioned that one person was transported to the hospital with unknown extent of injuries. The victim’s condition has since been reported as stable.

The motive behind the altercation and subsequent shooting is still under investigation. The police have not disclosed any further details about the relationship between the suspect and the victim, nor the specific nature of the altercation.

The incident has raised concerns about gun violence in the city. Denver7, a local news outlet, shared an image related to the incident on their website. The image showed the follow-up bar with the headline “The Follow Up” and encouraged readers to submit any information or requests for further coverage.

As the investigation continues, the Denver community hopes for a swift resolution and justice for the victim. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for peaceful conflict resolution and the prevention of gun violence.