Daniel Scofield, a 38-year-old man, was tragically killed on December 27, 2021, during a shooting spree that spanned across Denver and Lakewood, Colorado. Known affectionately as 'Dano' to his friends and family, Scofield was a talented tattoo artist working at Lucky 13 Tattoo and Piercing in Lakewood. That evening, a gunman entered the tattoo shop and opened fire, killing Scofield.
The attack on Scofield was part of a larger, violent rampage that left four other people dead and several
others wounded, including a police officer. The gunman, who has been identified by authorities, carried out a series of shootings at different locations before his deadly encounter at the tattoo parlor. The violent spree caused widespread fear and grief throughout the community as details of the senseless attacks emerged.
Friends and family remember Scofield as a kind, peaceful, and loving person, often described as a 'big teddy bear.' He was a devoted father to three children and a cherished brother. He had a passion for his art and was highly regarded by his clients and colleagues in the tattoo community. In the wake of his death, a makeshift memorial of flowers and candles grew outside Lucky 13, a testament to the many lives he had touched.
The suspect's rampage ended shortly after he fled the tattoo shop. He was confronted by a Lakewood police officer in the nearby Belmar shopping area. During an exchange of gunfire, the suspect was shot and killed. Investigations later revealed the gunman had authored books that previewed the attacks and had been on the radar of law enforcement prior to the shooting spree.
