Alonzo Bencomo, a 34-year-old Hispanic man, was shot and killed on the evening of October 3, 2011, after returning to his home at 250 South Osceola Street in Denver. After parking in the alley by his garage and walking into his backyard he was confronted by several unknown individuals; the encounter escalated and he was shot. He was taken in a private vehicle to Denver Health and was pronounced dead there. An autopsy determined the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the thorax.

The case is considered cold and investigators continue to seek information that could lead to a resolution. If anyone has information about Alonzo Bencomo’s death or recalls unusual activity near 250 South Osceola Street on October 3, 2011, please contact the Denver Police.