Reward offered for info in deadly Commerce City shooting at apparent party
DENVER (KDVR) — Commerce City police are looking for more information on a triple shooting that killed an 18-year-old.
On Sunday, March 24th at 1:40 a.m., Commerce City Police Department officers were called to a shooting at a house party near the 6900 block of E. 69th Place.
When officers arrived at the house, they found two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
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Shiloh Bennett, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene.
“He was a light that was taken from us way too soon,” Bennett’s father told FOX31.
The second suspect was taken to a local hospital. A third victim was identified after taking themselves to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Neighbors recall shooting
FOX31 spoke to neighbors shortly after the shooting happened. They said they were on edge after being woken by the sound of rapid gunfire.
“The street was just a madhouse with cars dashing in and out,” Dan Bremcamp said. “Right in front of my truck is when they started the massive gunfire. It sounded like a car backfired and it was just boom, boom, boom, boom.”
Bullets flew through the neighborhood, some even striking a house nearby.
Commerce City Police said one person died and two people were injured after a shooting at an apparent house party on Sunday. (KDVR) Commerce City Police said one person died and two people were injured after a shooting at an apparent house party on Sunday. (KDVR) Commerce City Police said one person died and two people were injured after a shooting at an apparent house party on Sunday. (KDVR)
Video obtained by FOX31 shows dozens of teens lined up out front of the house once police arrived. Officials said many people attended after seeing the party advertised on social media.
“There were still 30, 40, 50 kids over there in the front yard that didn’t have rides, I guess,” Bremcamp said. “They pulled all them out and had them on the front porch.”
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Another neighbor said nothing like this had happened in the four years they lived there.
Witnesses wanted for deadly March shooting
Commerce City police believe there may be witnesses to this event, as several people attended the party.
Officers are urgently seeking to speak to anyone who was in the area of the shooting or who may know the identity of the shooter.
Anyone who has information is asked to contact the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers immediately. Tipsters can call 720-913-7867 and remain anonymous while still being eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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