Jackson Chavez was 26 when he was shot and killed at a family cookout at Cherry Creek State Park in Aurora on Sunday, August 13, 2017. He had recently moved to Colorado from California, worked at Noonan’s Sports Bar and Grill, and was described as outgoing and well liked. An altercation at the gathering escalated when another man retrieved a gun and shot Chavez multiple times; he died in his brother’s arms.

Police arrested 29-year-old Joseph Wayne Washington the next day; he was charged with first-degree murder. Investigators later reported finding a large quantity of drugs in Washington’s possession during the inquiry. Washington was convicted of second-degree murder and witness tampering and received a 58-year prison sentence for Chavez’s death.

If anyone at Cherry Creek State Park that day remembers details about the dispute or saw what happened, please share information that could help clarify the events.