In the early morning hours of February 6, 2018, the body of 50-year-old Richard Young was discovered behind the Regis Motel on East Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado. Young, a male known to his friends as 'Panic,' had been fatally shot. The Denver Police Department was called to the scene at approximately 7:15 a.m. and immediately launched a homicide investigation.
Richard Young was a familiar presence in the East Colfax corridor, and many in the community thought well of him.
Friends remembered him as a man who always had a smile and tried to make others smile as well. His sudden and violent death left those who knew him deeply saddened and seeking answers. The investigation into his murder has been ongoing since the discovery of his body.
Despite numerous interviews with witnesses, the case remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made. The Denver Police Department has continued to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to the identification and apprehension of the person or persons responsible for Richard Young's death. A reward of up to $2,000 has been offered for information that could help bring justice to Young and his loved ones. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and a motive for the crime have not been publicly released by authorities.
