On the evening of August 18, 2017, 38-year-old An Tan Nguyen was shot near City Park in Denver, around 8:00 p.m. He was found near the intersection of 28th Avenue and Albion Street with multiple gunshot wounds and died after being taken to Denver Health. His death was ruled a homicide. He was a father of seven and described by his family as a wonderful husband, son, brother, and friend.

Witnesses described two suspects: both young Black men, around 18 years old. One was about 5 feet 5 inches, thin, 135 to 140 pounds, wearing a tan, brown and green camouflage jacket. The second was about 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 7 inches, medium build, 160 to 170 pounds, last seen in a white jacket, possibly denim, and armed with a handgun. The motive remains unknown.

No arrests have been made and the Denver Police Department continues to seek information. Metro Denver Crime Stoppers and Nguyen’s family have offered a reward for information leading to arrest and charges. If anyone has information about that night or the two men described, please come forward.