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Doris McKinley

Case from Denver, CO dated Sep 07, 1976

Victim Details

Doris McKinley

Female

Black / African American

Denver

CO

1976-09-07

34

Doris

McKinley

07/17/2026

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On the evening of September 7, 1976, Doris McKinley was enjoying a visit with friends at a residence in Denver's Five Points neighborhood, located on the 3000 block of Welton Street. The 34-year-old Black woman was inside the home, where music was playing and people were dancing.

Tragically, the gathering was shattered when an unknown individual fired a gunshot into the house from outside. Doris was struck by the bullet and collapsed immediately. Emergency services were called to the scen ...
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  • https://www.denvergov.org/files/assets/public/police-department/documents/cold-cases/1976/76-mckinley.pdf
  • Doris McKinley - Colorado Cold Case Files - Case Detail
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