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Suspected road rage shooting in Denver turns deadly

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DENVER — Police in Denver are investigating a suspected road rage shooting that left one person dead Thursday afternoon.

The victim was shot and transported to hospital following the shooting around 2 p.m. Thursday in the area of W. Byers Place and S. Kalamath Street, according to the Denver Police Department.

On Friday, police posted on social media that the victim was pronounced deceased. The victim was identified as 35-year-old Fernando Alvarez-Chacon.

Police said they are now investigating the shooting as a homicide and are working to develop suspect information.

However, no arrests have been reported, and suspect information remains unavailable as of Saturday.

If you have information on this case, you can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

Editor's note on Sept. 4, 2024: This story has been edited to include the identity of the victim.


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