Boulder police ID everyone sought in CU Boulder Halloween shooting
Key Points:
- Boulder police have identified all individuals seen in security footage related to the Halloween party shooting that killed University of Colorado Boulder student Luca Hanlon; the primary suspect, Omar Perez, 18, faces murder and related charges.
- Perez allegedly returned to the party after initially leaving, got into a confrontation, and opened fire, fatally shooting Hanlon and injuring another student; he was arrested in Thornton and is being held without bond.
- Perez’s sister recognized him from released photos and provided information tracking his movements; Perez reportedly purchased the firearm illegally days before the shooting and faces multiple serious charges including first-degree murder.
- Hanlon was a second-year media production student at CU Boulder, remembered by friends as a supportive and admirable individual; the investigation is ongoing with potential additional charges and arrests forthcoming.