Shortly before 1:30 a.m. on December 30, 2023, a burst of gunfire on West Colfax Avenue near Xavier and Wolff Streets left four men shot. Two victims died at the scene: 41-year-old Brandon Houston and 38-year-old Jason Lewis. The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner ruled both deaths homicides; two other men were wounded.

The shooting reportedly began during a disturbance outside The Viking bar. Family and friends described Houston as a beloved husband, father, son, and brother. Investigators identified 53-year-old Matthew L. Johnson as a suspect wanted for murder and aggravated assault, and the FBI and Denver police offered a $10,000 reward for information.

A community tip after news coverage led officers to locate and arrest Johnson in north Denver, allowing the judicial process to move forward. If anyone knew Houston or has information about the night of December 30, please come forward to investigators.