Denver police are asking the public to help track down a 17-year-old they say is wanted in connection with a deadly early-morning attack on South Federal Boulevard. Detectives have released the teen’s name and the case number and are urging anyone who knows something to speak up.
In a June 17 post on X, the Denver Police Department identified the suspect as Jorge Ignacio De La Cruz Perez and said the killing happened around 4:00 a.m. in the 500 block of South Federal Boulevard. The post lists the investigation under case number 26-307611 and asks anyone with information to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, according to the Denver Police Department.
How to submit tips
Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is handling tips for the case. The group says callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000. Tips can be phoned in at 720-913-STOP (7867) or submitted online through the organization’s tip portal, per Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.
What investigators say
Police say detectives are still piecing together what led up to the killing and are keeping details tight while they work the case. The department’s X post includes the suspect’s name and age and again lists the homicide investigation under case number 26-307611, according to the Denver Police Department.
Neighborhood context
South Federal has seen several violent incidents this year, and local coverage has repeatedly flagged the corridor as a frequent scene for outdoor deaths and shootings. Hoodline previously reported on an outdoor death investigation on South Federal in February. Denver7 has covered other homicides along the boulevard, underscoring ongoing safety concerns.
Anyone with information about the suspect or the early Sunday killing is urged to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867) or submit a tip online. Callers can remain anonymous, and tips that lead to an arrest may qualify for a cash reward.
