DENVER — Denver Police are asking for help finding the person responsible for killing a 17-year-old boy who was found dead at Green Valley West Ranch Park over the weekend.
Diego Marquez, 17, was found lying in the park around 8:10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21.
The park is located near E. 45th Avenue and Argonne Street in the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood.
Marquez died from a gunshot wound, according to an autopsy, and the manner of death is a homicide, DPD said.
On Wednesday, DPD distributed a Crime Stoppers bulletin asking for assistance in the case.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. The tip line is operated 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Callers can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
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