Manhunt Is On For Alleged Shooter Of Denver Woman

DENVER, CO – UPDATE: On Wednesday, Denver police arrested Elijah Lucero, 19, in connection with a homicide that took place near 39th Avenue and Bryant Street.

Related: Police Arrest Man Wanted For Shooting Death Of Denver Woman

Earlier in the month, Denver police offered a $2,000 reward for information about the location of a 19-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a 20-year-old woman in Denver on Sept. 7.

The woman was identified by the Denver Medical Examiner's Office as Briseidy Jimenez-Ortega. She was injured by gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital, where she died, police said.

"Numerous people" identified Lucero as the gunman in the incident, police said in a statement.

Lucero is described as a Hispanic Male, 5'7" in height and weighing 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

Police warned that Lucero is to considered "armed and dangerous."

Tipsters can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Callers can remain anonymous.

Image via Denver Police Department

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