No charges in Jan. 21 Northglenn shooting

e 17th Judicial District Attorney’s O ce won’t seek charges for a Jan. 21 shooting death in Northglenn, saying the shooting was done in self-defense.

e shooting at West 117th Avenue and Delaware Court in Northglenn was the result of a domestic assault, according to the district attorney’s o ce. e shooting left one man, Angel Escobar, dead after being shot by his stepfather, Jacob Renteria.

“ e death of any individual in our community is deeply saddening and Mr. Escobar’s death is understandably devastating to his family and friends,” the DA’s o ce said in a written statement. “ e District Attorney’s O ce and the Northglenn Police Department, however, must follow the evidence and the law when determining whether to le charges in a case. Following the comprehensive investigation done by the Northglenn Police Depart- ment in this case, the District Attorney’s O ce and the Northglenn Police Department jointly agree that no charges should be led. e evidence supports the conclusion that Mr. Renteria was acting in defense of himself and others when

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