Topline: As the investigation continues, authorities are working to uncover more details about the events leading up to the shooting and the relationships between the suspects and the victim.
Published: January 18, 2025 9:00 am ET
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Flor Contreras, left, and Menelson Leonel Ramirez (via Lakewood Police)
LAKEWOOD, CO — Two suspects have been arrested after a shooting in Colorado over the weekend that left one woman dead.
According to Lakewood Police, officers were called to the 1400 block of Kendall Street in Lakewood, Colorado, around 8:30 p.m. on January 12, for a report of a shooting.
When agents arrived at the scene, they found an adult female suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was taken to a local hospital where she ultimately died of her injuries.
The victim was identified as 26-year-old Nairelis “Junior” Castel of Lakewood.
Following the initial investigation, Lakewood Police arrested 25-year-old Flor Contreras on suspicion of Complicity to Committing 1st Degree Murder.
As the investigation progressed, a second suspect, 27-year-old Menelson Leonel Ramirez of Aurora was identified.
Menelson fled the state but was picked up and arrested in Megargel, TX. He is currently awaiting extradition to Colorado where he will also face 1st Degree Murder charges. It appears that all three parties involved were known to each other.
This is a developing story.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Flor Contreras, left, and Menelson Leonel Ramirez (via Lakewood Police)
LAKEWOOD, CO — Two suspects have been arrested after a shooting in Colorado over the weekend that left one woman dead.
According to Lakewood Police, officers were called to the 1400 block of Kendall Street in Lakewood, Colorado, around 8:30 p.m. on January 12, for a report of a shooting.
When agents arrived at the scene, they found an adult female suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was taken to a local hospital where she ultimately died of her injuries.
The victim was identified as 26-year-old Nairelis “Junior” Castel of Lakewood.
Following the initial investigation, Lakewood Police arrested 25-year-old Flor Contreras on suspicion of Complicity to Committing 1st Degree Murder.
As the investigation progressed, a second suspect, 27-year-old Menelson Leonel Ramirez of Aurora was identified.
Menelson fled the state but was picked up and arrested in Megargel, TX. He is currently awaiting extradition to Colorado where he will also face 1st Degree Murder charges. It appears that all three parties involved were known to each other.
This is a developing story.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Two Suspects Face Murder Charges After Lakewood Shooting Death
As the investigation continues, authorities are working to uncover more details about the events leading up to the shooting and the relationships between the suspects and the victim.
By Jacob Charles
Published: January 18, 2025 9:00 am ET
Flor Contreras, left, and Menelson Leonel Ramirez (via Lakewood Police)
LAKEWOOD, CO — Two suspects have been arrested after a shooting in Colorado over the weekend that left one woman dead.
According to Lakewood Police, officers were called to the 1400 block of Kendall Street in Lakewood, Colorado, around 8:30 p.m. on January 12, for a report of a shooting.
When agents arrived at the scene, they found an adult female suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was taken to a local hospital where she ultimately died of her injuries.
The victim was identified as 26-year-old Nairelis “Junior” Castel of Lakewood.
Following the initial investigation, Lakewood Police arrested 25-year-old Flor Contreras on suspicion of Complicity to Committing 1st Degree Murder.
As the investigation progressed, a second suspect, 27-year-old Menelson Leonel Ramirez of Aurora was identified.
Menelson fled the state but was picked up and arrested in Megargel, TX. He is currently awaiting extradition to Colorado where he will also face 1st Degree Murder charges. It appears that all three parties involved were known to each other.
This is a developing story.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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