In the early morning hours of January 28, 2018, the life of 31-year-old Urocca Guyton, a Black male from Denver, Colorado, was tragically cut short. A verbal altercation that began in the parking lot of a community event center on Leetsdale Drive and South Monaco Parkway escalated into a triple shooting. Guyton was shot multiple times and was one of two men who lost their lives that day; the other victim was 26-year-old Kendrick Shaw.
A third victim, a woman, was also shot but survived her injuries.
The sudden violence left the community in shock and mourning. In the days that followed, family and friends of Urocca Guyton gathered for a vigil, not only to remember a man they loved but also to make a plea for an end to the violence that had taken him from them. His relatives spoke of the surreal and heartbreaking reality of visiting a familiar street that had become the backdrop for such a horrific event. The grief of his loved ones was compounded by a sense of frustration as the investigation into his death unfolded.
Years have passed since Urocca Guyton was killed, yet his case remains unsolved. Denver police have not publicly identified any suspects, and no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The lack of progress has been a source of ongoing pain for Guyton's family, who continue to seek justice and answers. His death is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of gun violence and the lingering sorrow that unsolved cases leave in their wake. The investigation into the deaths of Urocca Guyton and Kendrick Shaw remains open.
