In the winter of 2022, a family in Denver, Colorado, was struck by a tragedy that remains unresolved. On the evening of December 27th, 15-year-old Marques Hernandez, a Hispanic male, was fatally shot. The incident occurred at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the 1600 block of North Grove Street, near the intersection of Federal Boulevard and West Colfax Avenue.
When Denver Police Department officers and paramedics arrived at the scene, they found Marques deceased from gunshot wounds.
What began as a normal day for the Hernandez family, with Marques going to a friend's house for a sleepover, a common occurrence for the teenager, ended in a devastating phone call. His family remembers him as a happy and funny young man who was the light of their lives and always wanted to make people laugh. The unexpected loss has deeply affected his family, friends, and the wider community, who have created a memorial page to share memories and light candles in his honor.
The Denver Police Department is investigating the shooting as a homicide. Despite their ongoing efforts, no arrests have been made in connection with Marques Hernandez's death, and no suspects have been publicly identified. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to an arrest and are offering a reward for tips that help solve the case. The family continues to seek answers and justice for the loss of their son.
