Ramon Hernandez was 15 when he was struck by a discharged firearm inside a southwest Denver residence on November 27, 2021. The shooting happened about 1:26 a.m. in the 3600 block of West Linvale Place. Ramon was taken to Denver Health Medical Center and died of his injuries on November 29, 2021.

A 16-year-old acquaintance who reportedly was handling the weapon at the time was taken into custody. That youth was initially arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault; after Ramon’s death the charges were amended to manslaughter and possession of a handgun by a juvenile. Because of the suspect’s age the identity has not been released and the matter is in juvenile court.

Ramon was born August 11, 2006, to Tamara and Rafael D. Hernandez and is survived by six siblings. A visitation was held at the family’s home in Denver. Does anyone have information about the events that night or knew Ramon and can help clarify what happened?