A Denver man is in custody following a shooting in Littleton that left a woman with life-threatening injuries.

LITTLETON — A 22-year old woman was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting late Wednesday night in Littleton.

Officer responded to 5560 South Elati St. around 11:20 p.m. for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived they found a 22-year-old woman outside an apartment suffering from a gunshot wound, according to a news release.