On the early morning of November 5, 2021, a celebration in Denver ended in a deadly ambush. Three friends — 23-year-old Qalab Moges Dessita, 23-year-old Jordan, and 26-year-old Elijah — were traveling near Park Avenue and Larimer when someone opened fire on their car. The vehicle later wrecked near Park Avenue and Globeville Road. Jordan suffered a gunshot wound to the stomach and Elijah was shot in the leg; both survived and were treated at a hospital.

Qalab Dessita did not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead. A friend’s mother described him as as sweet as gold and somebody you would want to be your son. The Denver Police Department opened an investigation, but no suspects have been publicly identified or arrested and the case remains unsolved.

If anyone was in the Park Avenue or Globeville Road area that night or has information about the shooting, please come forward.