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Leland L. Hines

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the summer of 2020, Leland L. Hines, a 42-year-old male, was killed in a burst of gunfire that erupted on a Saturday night in Denver's Park Hill neighborhood. The incident, which occurred on July 25, unfolded outside the Horizon Lounge on East 33rd Avenue and Hudson Street, leaving a scene of chaos and violence. When police responded to the call at 9:38 p.m., they discovered a grim tableau.

Hines was one of two men who lost their lives in the shooting. The other deceased victim was ide ...Read More
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  • The Denver Post: Denver coroner identifies two men killed in Park Hill shooting
  • The Denver Post: Five people shot — two killed, three wounded — in Park Hill shooting
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    Victim Details

    Leland L. Hines

    Male

    Black / African American

    Denver

    CO

    2020-07-25

    42

    Leland

    L. Hines

    11/14/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Leland's case has touched me deeply. It's another painful example of how lives are cut short too soo... ...Read More
    10/18/2024
    Has anyone else been following the case of Leland L. Hines? It’s incredibly upsetting that his tra... ...Read More
    10/06/2023
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