Ambler resident, Wissahickon graduate (Class of 2025), and University of Colorado student Luca Hanlon was shot at an off-campus Halloween party and died on November 1. In addition to the 19-year-old Hanlon, a second student was shot in the leg and is recovering.
Police in Boulder arrested 18-year-old Omar Perez of Thornton, Colorado on November 2. He has been charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault and attempted first-degree murder. Perez is alleged to be shown on doorbell video attempting to enter the party. He and a small group were turned away, which led to a confrontation. Due to a noise complaint, the party had ended earlier in the evening.
Hanlon is survived by his parents, Christopher and Grace (Crocilla) Hanlon; and his brother, Aidan Hanlon…