In the crisp autumn air of November 8, 1991, a life was tragically cut short in Denver, Colorado. Nineteen-year-old Vernon Chapman, a Black male, had been at a party on the 3300 block of Jasmine Street. After leaving the gathering, he was fatally shot.
The Denver Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide of the young man. Despite their efforts, the case grew cold over the years.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the identity of the person or persons responsible remain unknown. There have been no arrests made in connection with the murder of Vernon Chapman, and no suspects have been publicly identified.
The case is now considered a cold case, a lingering mystery in the city's history. Law enforcement officials continue to seek information from the public that might lead to a breakthrough. Anyone with knowledge of the events that transpired on that November night is encouraged to come forward and contact the Denver Police Department, in the hope that justice for Vernon Chapman can one day be served.
