Michael Brody Robbins, 35, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, was killed in the early hours of November 14, 2017, at a residence on Avenue B-2. Born in Greeley, Colorado, Robbins had lived in Cheyenne about a decade and served in the U.S. Army, including a deployment to the Iraq War. He enjoyed poker, chess, and the Denver Broncos.

Deputies responded after a 911 call from Cody Hess, who reported he had just shot his roommate, identified as Robbins. Authorities described a confrontation that began when Robbins arrived home intoxicated and escalated into a scuffle and argument. Hess told investigators he shot Robbins three times with a 9mm handgun; an autopsy recorded gunshot wounds to the chest area and one graze to a hand.

Hess was arrested on a second-degree murder allegation; prosecutors later also considered voluntary manslaughter while the defense asserted self-defense. A judge found the evidence did not show malice required for second-degree murder, and by mid-2018 prosecutors asked to dismiss the case. The judge signed the dismissal without prejudice, leaving Robbins’ death unresolved in court.

If anyone knew Robbins, his routines, or that Avenue B-2 residence, please share what you remember.