DENVER — Police in Denver have arrested a suspect wanted in a homicide that took place Valentine’s Day in the city’s Valverde neighborhood.
Yeanbraiker Yriarte-Valera, 20, was arrested Tuesday in connection with the shooting that occurred a block east of West Bar Val Wood Park at around 5:15 a.m. on Feb. 14.
Responding to a report of a shooting at a home in the area, police found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound to her ankle. She was taken to an area hospital and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
A second victim, identified as only a man, was found dead at the scene.
Crime
1 dead, 1 wounded in Denver double shooting
An investigation into shooting revealed a fight had occurred between people at a party that escalated to shorts fired by at least two people, resulting in the injuries to the two victims, according to a news release.
“Through an extensive investigation, detectives identified Yeanbraiker Yriarte-Valera as the suspect who allegedly shot and killed one of the victims,” police said Tuesday.
They added Yriarte-Valera had fled the state after the shooting and was arrested by police in Kansas City, Kan.
A second suspect remains at-large, police said.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.
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