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Man charged with murder and kidnapping after alleged shooting in Montbello area

Man charged with murder and kidnapping after alleged shooting in Montbello area
Man charged with murder and kidnapping after alleged shooting in Montbello area 00:33

The Denver Police Department says a man is custody after one person was found dead following a shooting near Durham Court, which led to a short pursuit on I-70.

Authorities say a report was received of a shooting on the 4700 block of Durham Ct. as the victim was dead on arrival. The suspect, who was identified as 43-year-old, Clemente Flores-Hernandez, fled the scene after abducting the victim's grandson and was followed by a witness.

Hernandez was apprehended by authorities after a brief pursuit on I-70 ending near Strasburg. 

The child was recovered during the arrest and was uninjured. The investigation revealed the incident began as a domestic dispute. 

Hernandez is being held for investigation of first-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, and first-degree kidnapping.  

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A medical examiner will release the identity of the victim. 

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