Crime & Safety
Five-Points Double Shooting: Denver Police ID Victim
Jekylis Garnell Ross-Henderson, 26, was one of two men shot in downtown Denver Monday night. He later died, police said.
DENVER, CO -- UPDATE: Denver police identified the victim in a fatal double-shooting near North Capitol Hill Monday night that left one dead and a second man injured.
Jekylis Garnell Ross-Henderson, 26, was one of two men shot at East 20th Avenue and Clarkson Street, near the Five Points neighborhood around 11:30 p.m.
Both men were taken to a hospital where Ross-Henderson was pronounced dead.
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Police said a white Chevy Trailblazer SUV may be related to the shooting.
Police are seeking information about the shooting.
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Metro Crime stoppers is offering $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons connected with this homicide. Tipsters can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at (720) 913-7867 - (720) 913-STOP or text to: 274637 (Crimes) Then Title DMCS And Enter Your Message. Callers can remain anonymous. The tip line is answered 24 hours a day - 7 days a week.
Alert: Double-shooting at E 20th Ave/Clarkson St. Both victims, adult males, were taken to the hospital where one was pronounced deceased and the other is being treated for non-life threatening injury. No suspect info/arrest(s) at this time. Investigation ongoing. pic.twitter.com/zk1jUYwbWo
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) May 1, 2018
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