On the evening of February 28, 1978, Thomas Gutierrez and his wife were returning to their home in the Baker neighborhood of Denver after attending a funeral. Shortly after parking their car and beginning to walk towards their residence, the couple was tragically met with gunfire. Unknown assailants fired shots in their direction, striking both Mr.
Gutierrez and his wife.
Emergency services were called, and the couple was quickly transported to a local hospital to be treated for their injuries. Thomas Gutierrez, a 32-year-old Hispanic male, underwent surgery to address the severe damage caused by the gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of the medical staff, he succumbed to his injuries during a second surgery on March 2, 1978.
The Denver Police Department opened a homicide investigation into the death of Thomas Gutierrez. However, the case has since gone cold. The suspect or suspects responsible for the shooting have never been identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the murder. The case remains an unsolved crime, and authorities continue to ask for anyone with information to come forward.
