JoJo Aragon death: Denver police looking for suspect in 14-year-old's brutal murder
Denver authorities are offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of JoJo Aragon's suspected killers
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Denver police are asking for the public's help in locating any suspects involved in the brutal murder of 14-year-old JoJo Aragon.
Authorities found Aragon deceased near a baseball field at the Southwest Recreation Center on Aug. 8 just after 1 p.m. MT.
"This is still is under investigation, and we are looking for anybody with information to call Denver PD or [Denver Metro] Crime Stoppers," a Denver Police Department (DPD) spokesperson told Fox News Digital on Tuesday.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}DPD's investigation into Aragon's death is still active and ongoing as of Tuesday afternoon.
Denver police found 14-year-old Josiaz 'JoJo' Aragon dead near a baseball field on Aug. 8. (Denver Metro Crime Stoppers)
Police are making efforts to locate and obtain any security camera footage from the area where Aragon was found dead.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The 14-year-old was two days away from his 15th birthday at the time of his murder.
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"Somebody murdered my son. A day before his birthday," Aragon's father, Daniel Dominguez, wrote in a Facebook post last week.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Denver police found JoJo Aragon dead near a baseball field at the Southwest Recreation Center on Aug. 8 around 1 p.m. (Google Maps)
While there are no additional updates in the case, the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner released an autopsy report regarding Aragon's death last week. The 14-year-old died by "multiple sharp and blunt force injuries with a gunshot wound," the report states, according to FOX 31 Denver.
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The medical examiner ruled Aragon's death a homicide, the outlet reported.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Denver community on held a vigil for Aragon on Monday.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Denver Metro Crime Stoppers at 704-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling the tipline.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A $2,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of any suspects.
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