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CU Boulder Student Fatally Shot; Teen Arrested
4 Nov
Summary
- An 18-year-old was arrested for fatally shooting one student.
- The shooting occurred Saturday night after a large party.
- A second student remains hospitalized with injuries.
Tragedy struck near the University of Colorado-Boulder campus this past weekend when an 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting. The suspect, identified as Omar Perez, faces charges including first-degree murder and assault.
The incident unfolded early Sunday morning at a residence in the University Hill Neighborhood, following a large party. Police responded to reports of a shooting just before 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, finding two students with gunshot wounds.
One victim, 19-year-old Luca Hanlon, succumbed to his injuries early Sunday, Nov. 1. The second student injured in the shooting remains hospitalized. Detectives believe a group attempted to force entry into the home before shots were fired, and Perez is believed to be the sole shooter.
Authorities stated that Perez is not affiliated with the university. The Boulder Police Department expressed hope that the arrest would restore a sense of safety to the community, acknowledging the irreparable loss and trauma experienced by the victims.
