Byron McClelland, 30, was shot in downtown Denver on the evening of March 28, 2026. The shooting occurred near 17th Street and Glenarm Place at about 6:43 p.m. First responders found McClelland with a gunshot wound and he was taken to Denver Health Medical Center, where he died; the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner later ruled the cause of death a gunshot wound and classified it a homicide.

The shooting happened in a busy area near businesses, hotels, and theaters and prompted a large police response with several blocks cordoned off while investigators worked the scene. Police detained a possible suspect for questioning that night but said the next day no arrests had been made; investigators reported they had identified and interviewed all individuals believed to be involved. Authorities also said there was no evidence the incident was connected to protests that had taken place downtown earlier that day.

Anyone who was in the 17th and Glenarm area that evening or who saw anything suspicious is asked to come forward with information.