In the cold, early morning hours of January 20, 2020, the life of 33-year-old Mathew Bennette Stevenson, a male, was tragically cut short in Thornton, Colorado. He was in the vicinity of East 88th Avenue, somewhere between the bustling Interstate 25 and Grant Street, when he was struck by gunfire. Emergency services responded to the scene and rushed him to a nearby hospital in a desperate attempt to save his life. Despite their efforts, Mathew Stevenson succumbed to his injuries and passed away.
The Thornton Police Department launched a homicide investigation into the shooting. Detectives worked the case, gathering evidence and seeking leads in the death of the young man, who was known to work as a forklift driver. His family, left reeling from the sudden and violent loss, pleaded for answers and for anyone with information to come forward. The shooting was reported to have occurred at the Park 88 Apartments, a detail that painted a picture of a life ended abruptly close to home.
Years have passed since Mathew Stevenson's death, but the case has grown cold, and justice remains elusive. Investigators have yet to publicly identify any suspects, and no arrests have been made in connection with the homicide. The case is now considered unsolved, a painful open wound for his loved ones. In an effort to breathe new life into the investigation, the Thornton Police have periodically reached out to the public, asking for assistance. Metro Denver Crime Stoppers has offered a reward for any information that leads to an arrest, hoping that someone, somewhere, holds the key to finally closing this tragic chapter and bringing a measure of peace to Mathew Stevenson's family.
