In the early evening of May 4, 2024, a shooting in the area of Hale Parkway and Dahlia Street in east Denver led to the death of 34-year-old Baldemar Ortiz De La Fuente. Following the incident, he was transported to a local hospital, though he arrived on his own. Despite medical efforts, he was pronounced dead. The cause of death was later determined to be multiple gunshot wounds, and the case is being investigated as a homicide.
Initially, no arrests were made in the shooting, and the
Denver Police Department sought information from the public to help identify who was responsible for the death of the male victim. Later, authorities identified a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting.
The Denver Police Department announced they are searching for 36-year-old Antonio Cardenas in relation to the death of Baldemar Ortiz De La Fuente. As of the latest available information, Cardenas had not been apprehended. Police have asked for anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward as they continue their investigation into the homicide.
