On an autumn evening in Denver, Colorado, the life of 34-year-old Alonzo Jose Luis Bencomo was tragically cut short. On October 3, 2011, the Hispanic male had just returned to his residence at 250 South Osceola Street. After parking his vehicle in the alley near his garage, he walked into the sanctuary of his own backyard. It was there that he was confronted by several individuals and fatally shot.
Bencomo was privately transported to Denver Health Medical Center, but he succumbed to a gunshot wound to the thorax.
The Denver Police Department swiftly launched a homicide investigation into the shooting. Investigators determined that Bencomo was heading home when the confrontation that led to his death occurred. Despite their efforts, the suspects remained at large, and the case grew cold. The Denver Police Department's Cold Case Unit now lists Alonzo Bencomo's case, a continuing reminder that those responsible for his death have never been brought to justice. Information from the public is still being sought by the authorities.
Alonzo, known to some as 'Zo,' was remembered by his family and friends. His passing left a void in the lives of his significant other, Nikko, his son, Andrew, and his daughters, Audriana and Alex. He was also survived by his parents and numerous siblings. His loved ones gathered for a visitation and rosary to honor his memory in the days following his untimely death. The case remains a poignant example of a life ended by a single moment of violence, leaving a family to grapple with an unresolved loss.
