John Pierce, Jr.

Death by Force

On the evening of August 2, 1977, a tragic event unfolded in Denver, Colorado, resulting in the death of John Pierce Jr., a 24-year-old male. The incident occurred at 1700 E. 30th Ave, a location that would become synonymous with a cold case that has lingered for decades.

According to the Denver Police Department’s Cold Case Unit, John Pierce Jr. was involved in a reported drug transaction with an unknown suspect. During this interaction, Pierce was shot. Despite immediate medical att ...Read More

John Pierce, Jr., age 24 - National Gun Violence Memorial

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