There were dozens of witnesses to Sunday’s four homicides in Denver, police said, but as of this evening, not enough information to make an arrest.
Denver police spokeswoman Virginia Lopez said the department has received tips, but witness statements need to be corroborated before police can publicly name who they are looking for.
“We have to be certain without a doubt,” Lopez said.
The mayor and police chief have issued a public plea for witnesses to come forward or be prosecuted for accessory to murder after the fact. Police say it could take a couple of days before word spreads about the demand for information.
The fatal shootings occurred in a two-hour span Sunday morning in three separate incidents. Two of the shootings happened at Halloween parties attended by young people.
Miguel Santiago, 23, of Denver was killed at 460 Quitman Street when an argument broke out at a party there.
He died from multiple gunshot wounds.
Isaiah Roybal, 21, of Denver, and his best friend, Teddy Guerra Jr., 21, of Lakewood, were gunned down when a fight broke out at another Halloween party at 2091 S. King Street.
Roybal died from multiple gunshot wounds and Guerra was shot in the neck.
The last fatal shooting on Sunday morning occurred at Burger King on 49th Avenue and Federal Boulevard. Two migrant workers had stopped into the restaurant when they were attacked by a group of 15 to 20 men who had pulled into the parking lot behind them, police said.
Shots were fired, striking a 20-year-old man and 19-year-old Gregorio Acero-Estrada of Craig.
The 20-year-old was treated at a hospital and sent home.
Acero-Estrada was shot in the head.
Police say the Burger King homicide may have been a case of mistaken identity.
In that case, detectives are looking for three cars that pulled into the Burger King: a light-colored 1999 Cadillac, 4-door with chrome custom wheels and tinted windows; a dark colored 2000 Pontiac Grand Am 4-door also with custom wheels and tinted windows; and a gray or silver 2000 Firebird Camaro.
Anyone with information is asked to call Denver police or CrimeStoppers at 720-913-7867 (STOP).
Staff writer Felisa Cardona can be reached at 303-820-1219 or at fcardona@denverpost.com.
