On the evening of April 21, 2017, a young man's life was abruptly cut short in Denver, Colorado. Shawntez James Jucar Kinney, a 22-year-old Black / African American male, was found shot to death around 8 p.m. in the 5300 block of West Evans Avenue. The fatal incident occurred outside of a liquor store in the area. When authorities arrived at the scene, he was pronounced dead.
The cause of death was later determined to be a gunshot wound.
Born on June 13, 1994, in Topeka, Kansas, Shawntez was a resident of Denver where he attended both Lincoln High School and West High School. He was known for his passion for basketball, having played for both schools, as well as for the Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA. Beyond his love for the sport and music, he was a devoted family man. He was the father of two sons, a son and a step-son.
The investigation into Shawntez Kinney's death was extensive and involved the collaborative efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI. The search for those responsible for his death led investigators to Chicago, where two suspects were eventually identified and taken into custody. While it is clear that arrests were made in connection with the murder, specific details regarding the names or descriptions of the suspects have not been made publicly available. The apprehension of the suspects marked a significant development in a case that brought a tragic end to a young life.
