Date: 10/28/2025
WESTMINSTER, Colo [UPDATE 11/10/25] -- The 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office accepted murder charges against Daniel Romero, 19, and Michael Fernandez Jr., 24, related to a deadly shooting on Oct. 27 on Nov. 10.
Romero is charged with:
- First-Degree Murder (F1)
- Second-Degree Murder (F2)
- Attempted Robbery (F5)
- Conspiracy to Commit Robbery (F5)
- Possession of a Weapon by a Previous Offender (F5)
Fernandez Jr. is charged with:
- Second-Degree Murder (F2)
- Attempted Robbery (F5)
The filing of a criminal charge is merely a formal accusation that an individual(s) committed offense(s) under Colorado laws. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. See Colo RPC 3.6.
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WESTMINSTER, Colo [UPDATE 11/6/25] -- Two men are in custody following an attempted carjacking that turned deadly on Oct. 27 in Westminster.
On Wednesday, Nov. 5, WPD arrested the suspected shooter, Daniel Romero, 19, on first degree murder charges and Michael Fernandez Jr., 24, who was driving the suspect vehicle when the incident occurred, on second degree murder charges.
Both suspects were transported to Adams County Jail. The case will be presented to the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office who will make an official charging decision. It's important to note all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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WESTMINSTER, Colo -- The Westminster Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Monday evening.