Jessica Hernandez family calls for federal intervention in shooting death

*Police and the DA’s office in Denver are calling for patience while an investigation is completed. The family of the dead Latina teen is asking that authorities from outside the local Denver jurisdiction investigate as well. VL

By Noelle Phillips and Jesse Paul, The Denver Post

The family of 17-year-old Jessica Hernandez on Friday called for federal intervention in the investigation into their daughter’s shooting death by Denver police officers.

The family also criticized the way Denver police officials have released information about Monday morning’s shooting, according to a statement released from their attorney, Qusair Mohamedbhai.

“We believe that a federal investigation is the only way to uncover the truth because we have little confidence in the Denver Police Department’s ability to conduct a fair and timely investigation,” the statement said.

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[Photo courtesy of Jessica Hernandez family]

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