Reward increased for tips on deadly Denver house party shooting

DENVER ( KDVR ) — The Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is increasing the reward for information about a birthday party shooting that killed a 19 and 17-year-old earlier this year.

On Sunday, Feb, 4, Denver Police Department officers were called to a shooting near the 5000 block of North Orleans Court.

Investigators believe people were gathering for a house party. However, a group of people who were not invited showed up at the house, and a confrontation broke out and escalated to gunfire.

Police said there was evidence of multiple shots being fired from multiple firearms.

In total, six people were shot. Omar Enriquez-Magdaleno, 19, and Giovanni Heredia, 17, died from their injuries.

Police said that many witnesses left the scene before officers arrived, and they are still looking for information.

Anyone who knows anything about the case or who may have witnessed the shooting is asked to call the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible for the increased reward of $4,000.

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