Shooting at E 97TH AVE AND COLORADO BLVD on 08/21/2026 12:00 AM
Type: Shooting
Date: 08/21/2026 12:00 AM
Description: Two people found shot inside crashed vehicle at E 97th Ave and Colorado Blvd; one man pronounced dead on scene, one woman died at hospital; investigation ongoing
Address: E 97TH AVE AND COLORADO BLVD, Thornton, CO
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Lakewood, CO on 08/28/1980Physical Description
Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Female Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Height: 5'2" Weight: 140 lbsCase Number
MP16996Area Cold Cases
Name
Jacob MedinaAge
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HomicideInfo
On may 21, 2009, officers responded to west arizona avenue and south pecos street on a report of a man down in a field north of ruby hill park. Upon arrival, officers found 21 year old jacob medina suffering from significant trauma to his back and face. During the investigation it was concluded that jacob was beaten to death by unknown suspects who were in attendance at a large house party where a fight broke out. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department