In the spring of 1973, a shooting shattered the peace of the Baker neighborhood in Denver. On the evening of May 18th, police were called to a residence near the intersection of West 4th Avenue and Bannock Street. There, they found the body of 61-year-old William Lucero, a Hispanic male who lived in the area. He had been fatally shot.
The investigation into the death of William Lucero has spanned decades, yet it remains an unsolved homicide.
Details about what led to the shooting have been scarce, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or a motive in the case. The Denver Police Department's Cold Case Unit continues to seek information from the public that might lead to a breakthrough.
Over the years, the case has grown cold, leaving family and community members without answers or a sense of justice for the violent end to William Lucero's life. The passage of time has not diminished the hope that someone with knowledge of the events of that day will come forward. Law enforcement officials continue to urge anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact the Denver Police Department or Crime Stoppers. Callers are able to remain anonymous.
