Benhur Mesfin, 26, was shot and killed in Denver in the early hours of Sunday, May 12, 2024. The shooting occurred in the 8800 block of East Colfax Avenue; officers who responded found Mesfin with a fatal gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Denver Police opened a homicide investigation and say they have identified and spoken with people believed to be involved, but no arrests have been announced. Authorities have not released further details about how the shooting unfolded and are asking the public for information, including anonymous tips to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. Tributes and memorials have followed the loss.

If anyone has information about what happened to Benhur Mesfin, please contact Denver Police or Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.