In the early moments of November 5th, 1975, Andrew Summers was returning to his home at 2635 Monroe Street in Denver, Colorado, a residence situated just north of the City Park Municipal Golf Course. A 35-year-old Black male, Summers was a veteran of the United States Army and the proprietor of a local drinking establishment known as Max's Tavern. His life, however, was cut short that night. Shortly after midnight, as he was nearing his house, an unknown assailant or assailants shot him.
Andrew Summers died at the scene.
The Denver Police Department responded to the incident, initiating an investigation into the homicide. Despite their efforts, the person or persons responsible for Summers's death were never identified. No arrests have been made in the case, and there are no publicly known suspects. The shooting remains an unsolved mystery, a cold case that has lingered for decades. The motive behind the fatal shooting is also unknown, leaving a void in the narrative of that tragic night.
The case of Andrew Summers is now part of the Denver Police Department's Cold Case Unit files. Investigators continue to seek information that might lead to a breakthrough in this long-unresolved murder. They encourage anyone with knowledge that could assist in bringing the person or persons responsible to justice to come forward. A reward is available for information that leads to the arrest and prosecution of those who ended the life of the Army veteran and local business owner.
