Jose Hernandez Pena was killed in the early morning hours of October 1, 2023, in Aurora, Colorado. The 23-year-old Hispanic man was found slumped in the driver’s seat of his blue 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in a parking lot in the Lyn Knoll neighborhood on the 500 block of Potomac Street. The driver’s side window had multiple bullet holes; Pena sustained numerous gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead. The Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office identified him and ruled the manner of death a homicide by gunshot wound.

Aurora police responded to a shooting call about 4:45 a.m. and opened an investigation, canvassing the area for evidence. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. A reward has been offered and Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is asking anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Jose, saw his Jetta, or was in the Lyn Knoll area that morning, can you share what you remember with investigators?