Michael Swinyard, 67, was shot and killed at his residence in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, on December 27, 2021. His death was part of a multi-location shooting spree that also struck Lakewood and left multiple victims dead or wounded.

Authorities say the gunman, identified as 47-year-old Lyndon McLeod, entered Swinyard’s apartment building wearing tactical gear resembling a police uniform, forced his way into Swinyard’s unit and shot him. Investigators reported McLeod had written a trilogy under the name Roman McClay that described a character named Michael Swinyard being murdered in a way similar to the actual killing. Officials believe McLeod targeted many victims with whom he had prior personal or business relationships; Swinyard’s connection to McLeod is described as stemming from a past business dealing.

The rampage left five people dead and two wounded before the shooter was killed by Lakewood police. Did anyone in Denver know Michael Swinyard or have information about his business ties to the suspected attacker?