A domestic dispute in northeast Denver on July 23, 2018 ended with the death of 39-year-old Darrion Denzmore Sr. Police found Denzmore that afternoon near East 35th Avenue and North Krameria Street with a gunshot wound to his forehead. He was taken to Denver Health Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead; the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide by gunshot wound.

The incident began when Denzmore’s roommate returned to their shared residence to collect belongings, accompanied by 27-year-old Justin Mack. The roommate had reported an earlier argument and an assault by Denzmore and had asked police to stand by, but officers had not yet arrived. According to the roommate, as she and Mack were leaving, Denzmore leaned into the passenger side of their vehicle and a single gunshot was then heard. Denzmore fell, and Mack called police from the scene.

Officers took Justin Mack into custody; he was arrested on a charge of first-degree murder and was held without bond. Mack declined to speak to police without an attorney. Does anyone have information about the events that afternoon or knew Darrion?