In the summer of 2014, a 50-year-old white male named Alexander Duran tragically lost his life in what remains an unsolved homicide. On June 18, 2014, in Denver, Colorado, Duran was at 4401 Morrison Road when he was stabbed by an unknown assailant or assailants for reasons that have yet to be determined. After the attack, the suspect or suspects fled in an unknown direction. Despite his injuries, Duran managed to walk to a nearby relative's home to seek help.
He was then transported to Denver Health Medical Center, where he ultimately succumbed to his wounds. The Denver Police Department investigated the incident, but no arrests have been made, and there is no information available about any potential suspects. This case has since become a cold case, and authorities continue to ask for anyone with information to come forward.
A different man named Alexander Duran, aged 29, died on February 6, 2018, in a confrontation with Denver police. The events leading to his death began with a 911 call from his mother, who reported that her son was high on drugs, threatening to kill himself, and that she was afraid he might harm her. Shortly after, Duran was allegedly involved in a carjacking on South Federal Boulevard. After crashing the stolen vehicle, he kicked in the back door of a residence on South Alcott Street, where a family, including a child, was present. The terrified residents fled and called 911, reporting a stranger armed with a knife had broken into their home.
When Denver Police officers arrived at the scene, they found Duran had barricaded himself inside the house. For 45 minutes, officers attempted to negotiate with him. However, the situation escalated when Duran charged at the officers with a butcher knife. In response, Corporal John Albergotti, a 19-year veteran of the department, fired his weapon, striking Duran. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy later revealed gunshot wounds to the head and left leg as the cause of death and that he had methamphetamines, amphetamines, and cannabinoids in his system. The Denver District Attorney's Office investigated the officer-involved shooting and concluded that no criminal charges were warranted against Corporal Albergotti. The officer was placed on administrative leave during the investigation, which is standard procedure.
