In the quiet evening of October 27, 2021, a burst of violence shattered the peace in Commerce City, Colorado, claiming the life of 20-year-old Luis Manuel Arzarte Solis. The fatal incident, a double shooting, unfolded around 9 p.m. in the 4800 block of East 62nd Avenue. When police arrived at the scene, they discovered two young men had been shot. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other, later identified as 19-year-old Erik Sarmiento Rodriguez, was rushed to a nearby
hospital.
Tragically, Erik Sarmiento Rodriguez succumbed to his injuries the following Wednesday. The community was left to mourn the loss of two young lives cut short. Both Arzarte Solis and Sarmiento Rodriguez were residents of nearby Denver. The Adams and Broomfield Counties Coroner's Office later officially identified both men as the victims of the double homicide.
In the wake of the deadly shooting, the Commerce City Police Department launched an intensive investigation. Their efforts led them to identify a person of interest in the case. This individual is known by the social media handle 'Ace Cozart.' Authorities have released a photograph of this person of interest and have indicated that he may be driving a blue or black truck. The police believe 'Ace Cozart' may have crucial information about the shooting or could be directly involved.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been confirmed in connection with the deaths of Luis Arzarte Solis and Erik Sarmiento Rodriguez. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the shooting or the whereabouts of the person of interest, 'Ace Cozart,' to come forward and contact the Commerce City Police Department. The community awaits justice as the search for answers and accountability continues.
