Elijah Bernard, 25, was killed in a mass shooting that broke out after midnight on July 20, 2026, at the Ultra Lounge on East Hampden Avenue in Denver. The shooting followed an earlier confrontation between two groups at an event called Water Warz at Del-Mar Park, which reportedly carried over to an after-party at the nightclub. The Denver coroner identified Bernard as the sole fatality; eight other people were wounded.

Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas said officers were first called for a disturbance before gunfire erupted on the outdoor patio and in the parking lot. Investigators believe at least two firearms were fired, though no weapons were recovered at the scene. As of early August 2026, no arrests have been announced and no suspects publicly identified; detectives are conducting numerous witness interviews.

The City and County of Denver suspended the Ultra Lounge’s licenses because of this incident and prior violent incidents and other violations, and the owner announced the club would not reopen. Does anyone who was at Del-Mar Park or the after-party have information that could help piece together what happened that night?