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Denver Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of 18-year-old

Alonzo Chavez, 18, is accused of killing Richard "Richie" Lovato in April.

DENVER — Denver Police said on Friday they arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of a young man last month.

The Denver Police Department (DPD) said officers responded to a call of a shooting in the area of West 14th Avenue and Meade Street, in the Villa Park neighborhood, on the night of April 27.

They found the victim,18-year-old Richard "Richie" Lovato, who was taken to the hospital and pronounced deceased.

DPD said their investigation led them to 18-year-old Alonzo Chavez, who was arrested on Thursday with help from the Glendale Police Department.

Chavez is being held for investigation of first-degree murder. Charges will ultimately be determined by the Denver District Attorney's Office. 

Further details have not been released. DPD said the arrest affidavit is sealed.

Credit: Metro Denver Crime Stoppers
Richie Lovato
Credit: Denver Police Department
Alonzo Chavez

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