DENVER — The shooting of two men in the area of 17th and Curtis streets in downtown Denver just as the parade and rally for the Denver Nuggets championship was coming to an end was "targeted" and unrelated to the celebrations, Denver Police Department Chief Ron Thomas said.
"I think this just speaks to the fact that individuals in our community are emboldened to act in an irresponsible way regardless of who's watching," Thomas said. "I think that is a significant concern. We should all be worried about that."
Both victims were taken to Denver Health for treatment of serious injuries.
While it's unknown exactly what prompted the shooting, Thomas said they believe the suspect and victims were acquaintances.
He said they have a photograph of the suspect, who is not yet in custody, that was taken from cameras in the area.
"We're confident in our investigative ability to certainly identify that person and bring that person to justice," he said.
Earlier this week, 10 people were hurt in a shooting near 20th and Market streets as celebrations of the Denver Nuggets win Monday night wrapped up. Denver Police said they believe that shooting was drug-related. Two people, including one of the victims, were arrested on weapons charges.
Police said they believe about half of the victims were innocent bystanders and the rest were involved in some way.
So far, no one's been charged for the actual shooting.
>WATCH: Denver Police give updates on downtown shooting, officer injured
MORE WAYS TO GET 9NEWS
Subscribe to our daily 9NEWSLETTER for top stories from 9NEWS curated daily just for you. Get content and information right now for can’t-miss stories, Next and Broncos content, weather and more delivered right to your inbox.
DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP
iTunes: http://on9news.tv/itunes
Google Play: http://on9news.tv/1lWnC5n
HOW TO ADD THE FREE 9NEWS+ APP TO YOUR STREAMING DEVICE
ROKU: add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching for KUSA.
For both Apple TV and Fire TV, search for "9NEWS" to find the free app to add to your account. Another option for Fire TV is to have the app delivered directly to your Fire TV through Amazon.
SUGGESTED VIDEOS: Investigations & Crime