In the early morning hours of April 30, 2018, the life of 22-year-old Justin Ashanti McKinney was tragically cut short in Denver, Colorado. A single gunshot wound ended his life at the Wildhorse Ridge Condominiums located at 5800 Tower Road, near the Denver International Airport. Officers responded to a report of shots fired at approximately 4:00 a.m. and discovered McKinney suffering from his fatal injury.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, and his death was subsequently ruled a homicide by the Denver Police Department.
In the days following the shooting, authorities reached out to the public for assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for McKinney's death. Metro Denver Crime Stoppers offered a reward of up to $2,000 for any information that would lead to an arrest and conviction in the case. Despite these efforts, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been announced in connection with the murder. The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing, leaving a void of answers for a grieving family and community.
Justin McKinney was a Denver native, born on March 13, 1996. He was a father to three children, Shilori, Zavah, and Julian, who were a significant source of joy and pride in his life. Described as a man of faith, he was remembered for his fun-loving, charming, and compassionate nature. He received his education in Denver, attending Knight Academy, Omar D. Blair, and graduating from P.U.S.H. Academy. His untimely death left behind his parents, siblings, and a large extended family who continue to cherish his memory.
