Kerby R. Acosta

Death by Force

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On July 13, 1997, a tragic incident occurred in Denver, Colorado, resulting in the death of 17-year-old Kerby R. Acosta. Kerby was standing with friends outside a location at 4500 Mariposa Street when a vehicle drove by with several individuals inside. During this encounter, one of the suspects in the vehicle fired a shotgun at the group of friends, and Kerby was struck by the gunfire. He died at the scene due to the injuries sustained from the shotgun blast.

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Victim Details

Kerby R. Acosta

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Denver

CO

1997-07-13

17

Kerby

R. Acosta

01/05/2025

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