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Arrests announced in shooting on Interstate 25 in Denver that left 2 hurt, more could follow

2 arrested after shooting on Interstate 25 in Denver that left 2 hurt
2 arrested after shooting on Interstate 25 in Denver that left 2 hurt 00:21

Two men have been arrested in Denver who are believed to be responsible for a shooting on Interstate 25 last week. The Denver Police Department says it happened early Friday morning south of Colorado Boulevard. So far it's not exactly clear how it happened, but police say two people who were in a car were shot and they both were treated at the hospital for their injuries.  

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The SUV was found with several bullet holes in the 4800 block of South Quebec Street. CBS

The victims were in a vehicle that came to a stop on the shoulder of the interstate near the Belleview Avenue exit. From there, they were taken to the hospital. Police said they were both adult males.

Denver police said the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, and arrest documents are not being released as they search for more possible suspects.

The men who were arrested are Burr Charlesworth, 42, and Luis Mendoza, 35. Both face charges including attempted murder and assault.

The identities of the people who were shot have not been released.

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