Denton police investigate shooting that killed 23-year-old at apartment complex
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Authorities are investigating a shooting that killed a 23-year-old man Monday night, the Denton Police Department said in a news release Tuesday.
At around 10 p.m. Monday, police responded to a call about a shooting at an apartment complex in the 1600 block of East McKinney Street.
Upon arrival, officers found the victim with gunshot wounds in the parking lot. Officers attempted life-saving measures until paramedics arrived, according to the release.
The male suspect, who remained on scene, was detained and is cooperating with the investigation, the release said.
The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office identified him as 23-year-old Daniel Ryan of Denton.
Detectives believe the victim and suspect did not know each other. The investigation is ongoing to determine what happened leading up to the shooting.
Anyone with information about the shooting or the events leading up to the incident is asked to contact Detective David Bearden at (940) 349-7986.
Anonymous tips can be reported to Denton County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-388-TIPS (8477).
