DENVER — A 17-year-old boy has died after he was shot in the parking lot of a northeast Denver park Sunday evening, the Denver Police Department said.
Police said the shooting happened around 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Lisbon Park on Kirk Street in the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood. The victim, 17-year-old Edwin Sanchez, and a friend were in the parking lot of the park when an unknown person approached and shot Sanchez, police said. Sanchez died of his injuries Tuesday.
Anyone with information that may help the police investigation into the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 or visit metrodenvercrimestoppers.com. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.