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Shane Michael Nelson

Case from Denver, CO dated Nov 08, 2019

Victim Details

Shane Michael Nelson

Male

Denver

CO

2019-11-08

38

Shane

Michael Nelson

07/09/2026

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On November 8, 2019, a visit to a childhood friend's home in unincorporated Adams County, just outside of Denver, Colorado, turned fatal for Shane Michael Nelson, a 38-year-old man. What began as a verbal altercation with his longtime friend, Russell Montoya Jr., escalated tragically. Montoya brandished a handgun and fired four shots in rapid succession, striking Nelson in the chest and head. Shane Michael Nelson died on the kitchen floor of his friend's home.

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  • FOX31 Denver: Family of Adams County homicide victim thanks community for support
  • Greeley Tribune: Affidavit: Daughter leads police to dad’s murder victim encased in concrete in Adams County basement
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    Did anyone else hear about Russell Montoya's strange behavior after the shooting? It's so chilling t... ...Read More
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