A man Denver police described as an “intruder” was shot and killed early Sunday morning in the city’s University neighborhood.

A resident in the 2300 block of East Evans Avenue was returning home just before 1 a.m. Sunday when they were surprised by an intruder, Denver police said in a post on X. The resident shot the man, who died at the scene.

The address is near the University of Denver.

Coroner officials identified the intruder as 27-year-old Nelson Kimathi, according to a July 25 update from the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner.Kimathi’s death is being investigated as a homicide.

The resident is cooperating with police and the investigation is ongoing, according to the department.

This is a developing story and may be updated.

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Updated 9:08 a.m. July 25, 2024: This article was updated to include the identity of the victim.

Originally Published: July 21, 2024 at 11:10 a.m.