DENVER — Police in Denver announced Monday that a suspect identified in a fatal double shooting at Russell Square Park on Easter Sunday will not be facing homicide charges.
The Denver District Attorney’s Office declined to press charges, stating only that there was no reasonable likelihood of convicting the 34-year-old male suspect, whom police have yet to identify.
However, DPD and the DA's office are exploring the possibility of other charges against the suspect related to the April 13 shooting.
It’s not clear if the 34-year-old man remains in custody.
This shooting unfolded around 6 p.m., during a family gathering held at Vine Street and E. 36th Avenue in the Cole neighborhood, police said.
During the incident, a 43-year-old woman, Sharon Ware, died soon after being shot, while 18-year-old Pharrow Ware succumbed to his injuries a week later.
Both victims were identified as attendees at the family get-together.
► Denver police: No homicide charges in Russell Square Park fatal double shooting:
At the gathering, police said the 34-year-old suspect, who was also attending, fired his weapon in response to gunfire initiated by someone in a passing vehicle.
Police believe the 34-year-old man fired the shot that struck the female victim while returning fire during the incident.
Investigators say the teenage victim was hit by gunfire coming from the person in the passing stolen vehicle, which was later found abandoned.
Detectives are still looking for the suspects in the stolen vehicle and are working to determine the motive for the shooting.
Pharrow Ware's mother, Shy-La Metcalfe, started a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs.
On GoFundMe, Metcalfe describes Pharrow as the "sweetest, most gentle giant, excited for his prom and graduation."
She adds that her son was a bright, inspiring young man preparing for college in Utah.
Police urge anyone with information about this incident to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.
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