UPDATE | Aug. 2 — After an extensive investigation, and with the help of DNA recovered at the scene of this crime, Denver police identified Quajon Houcks, 32, as the suspect.
"The findings of the investigation indicate Houcks was attempting to rob the victim, resulting in a brief physical struggle that escalated to the fatal shooting," police said.
Police obtained an arrest warrant on July 18. Houcks was arrested on Aug. 1 and is being held for investigation of second-degree murder.
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DENVER — The Denver Police Department is investigating after a teen boy was murdered in Denver's Lowry Field neighborhood Thursday.
In a 7:17 p.m. post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Denver PD said officers were conducting a homicide investigation in the area of 5th Avenue and Dallas Street.
ALERT: #DPD is conducting a homicide investigation in the area of 5th and Dallas. Investigation is ongoing and officers are working to develop suspect information. Updates will be posted to this thread as they are made available. #Denver
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) October 13, 2023
The department confirmed to Denver7 the victim was a teen boy. The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner identified the victim as Angello Reyes, 17. He died of a gunshot wound, and his manner of death was ruled a homicide.
Officers are working to develop suspect information, according to police. The department said it was an "isolated incident" and there is no threat to the public.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
