Denver police identify 2 killed in quadruple shooting on West Colfax
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The Denver Medical Examiner identified two victims fatally shot in an incident on Dec. 30 that left two other victims injured. Police continue to search for a suspect.
The examiner’s office identified 38-year-old Jason Lewis and 41-year-old Brandon Houston as the victims of the shooting in the 4800 block of West Colfax Avenue around 2 a.m. on Dec. 30.
Both victims died from gunshot wounds. The manner of both deaths is considered homicide.
Denver police responded to a shooting call in the area. Four victims were found injured, according to a social media post by the Denver Police -Department. All were taken to a nearby hospital. The aforementioned men died of their injuries. The other two men survived.
A DPD spokesperson told The Denver Gazette that the case is still under investigation and no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.
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