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Derrick Ratcliff

Case from Denver, CO dated May 10, 2017

Victim Details

Derrick Ratcliff

Male

Black / African American

Denver

CO

2017-05-10

27

Derrick

Ratcliff

07/16/2026

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In the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 10, 2017, the life of Derrick Ratcliff, a 27-year-old man, was tragically cut short in Denver, Colorado. Known affectionately as 'Chop' to his friends and family, Ratcliff was a resident of the city where he would meet his untimely end. The shooting occurred around 1:45 a.m. outside the Mosaic Apartments, located at 7100 East Evans Avenue.

Following the incident, the Denver Police Department launched an investigation into the deadly shooting, a ...
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  • The Denver Post: Denver coroner identifies East Evans Avenue shooting victim
  • FOX31 Denver: One killed in southeast Denver shooting
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