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Kanajai Burton

Death by Force
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In the cold of a late January evening in Denver, Colorado, the life of 19-year-old Kanajai Burton was tragically cut short. On January 29, 2022, gunshots shattered the night near the intersection of East Colfax Avenue and North Ogden Street, leaving two young men wounded. One of them was Kanajai, a Black/African American male with a charismatic personality and an infectious laugh that had brought joy to those around him since his birth on Christmas Eve in 2002. He was rushed to Denver Health, bu ...Read More
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  • The Denver Post: Fatal stabbing victim and two men shot dead in Denver have been identified
  • So Far No Word On Suspects In Double Fatal Shooting In Denver's Capitol Hill Neighborhood
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    Victim Details

    Kanajai Burton

    Male

    Black / African American

    Denver

    CO

    2022-01-29

    19

    Kanajai

    Burton

    11/14/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been thinking a lot about Kanajai Burton ever since this tragic event took place. As a mother... ...Read More
    10/06/2024
    Did anyone else notice that A'darion Sanford's plea deal changed the charges from first-degree to se... ...Read More
    08/02/2024
    I’ve been following the Denver case closely, and one thing that really stands out to me is the str... ...Read More
    03/16/2023
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