On the evening of March 16, 2024, in a converted hotel serving as a homeless shelter in Denver, Colorado, a tragic event unfolded, leaving two people dead. Dustin Nunn, a 38-year-old white male, and Sandra Cervantes, a 43-year-old Hispanic female, were discovered deceased inside a residential room. The discovery was made at approximately 9:20 p.m. at the former DoubleTree hotel located at 4040 North Quebec Street, a facility that had been repurposed to provide housing for the city's homeless
population.
The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner later confirmed that Dustin Nunn's death was a homicide resulting from multiple gunshot wounds. Sandra Cervantes also died from a single gunshot wound, and her death was also ruled a homicide. The incident prompted an immediate response from the Denver Police Department, who are actively investigating the double homicide.
In the wake of the killings, city officials took steps to enhance security at the shelter, which was being managed by the Salvation Army. These measures included increasing the number of security guards, installing additional surveillance cameras, and implementing a badge system for staff and residents. Despite the ongoing investigation, authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or a motive in the shooting deaths of Dustin Nunn and Sandra Cervantes. The Denver Police Department has urged anyone with information regarding the case to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, as the community continues to seek answers and justice for the victims. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with this case.
