Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Lee Keltner death by force case profile photo

Lee Keltner

Case from Denver, CO dated Oct 10, 2020

Victim Details

Lee Keltner

Male

White / Caucasian

Denver

CO

2020-10-10

49

Lee

Keltner

07/26/2026

View Videos (2)

Lee Keltner Identified As Shooting Victim In Protest
MEMBER ACCESS

Unlock 1 additional case video

Continue reviewing the available media connected to this case.

View All Case Videos — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the crisp autumn air of downtown Denver on October 10, 2020, a day marked by opposing political demonstrations was drawing to a close. Lee Keltner, a 49-year-old white male, had been in attendance at a 'Patriot Rally.' A custom hat maker and a U.S. Navy veteran, Keltner was a husband, father, and grandfather. As the rallies wound down near the Denver Art Museum, the atmosphere remained charged, and a verbal confrontation erupted between Keltner and another individual.

The argument grew ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Lee Keltner, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (11)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Colorado Springs Gazette: Police ID suspect in fatal Civic Center protest shooting
  • KMGH: Man shot, killed during protests in Denver; suspect acting as 'armed security guard' in custody
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 9 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    I was reading about the tragic incident involving Lee Keltner, and something that really stands out ... ...Read More
    06/27/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the HALO camera footage from the incident. It's chilling to know that th... ...Read More
    07/29/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Lee Keltner

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Denver, Colorado

    Martin Miley death by force case in Denver, CO

    Martin Miley

    Death: Dec 06, 1993
    In the winter of 1993, a hardworking cab driver's life was tragically cut short in what appeared to o ...Read More
    Eric Macias death by force case in Denver, CO

    Eric Macias

    Death: Nov 04, 2020
    In the early morning hours of November 4, 2020, a burst of violence shattered the pre-dawn stillness s ...Read More
    Tayjahn Thomas death by force case in Denver, CO

    Tayjahn Thomas

    Death: Jul 08, 2025
    A sense of tragedy befell a Denver community on the evening of July 8, 2025, when 23-year-old Tayjah a ...Read More
    Jeremy Hutcheson death by force case in Denver, CO

    Jeremy Hutcheson

    Death: Sep 09, 2023
    In September of 2023, the city of Denver was shaken by a series of seemingly random acts of violence c ...Read More
    Michael Ray death by force case in Denver, CO

    Michael Ray

    Death: Nov 07, 1983
    In the autumn of 1983, a young man named Michael Ray, a 20-year-old white male, was working as a val a ...Read More
    Houng Bihn Lieu death by force case in Denver, CO

    Houng Bihn Lieu

    Death: May 18, 1987
    On May 18, 1987, in Denver, Colorado, 33-year-old Houng Bihn Lieu, an Asian male, stepped outside to t ...Read More
    Treaujalaune Roce Lornes death by force case in Denver, CO

    Treaujalaune Roce Lornes

    Death: Sep 18, 2019
    In the fall of 2019, the life of a promising 14-year-old male, Treaujalaune Roce Lornes, was tragica c ...Read More