A family gathering to watch a Denver Broncos game ended in a fatal shooting on Sunday, January 12, 2014. Seventy-year-old Jose Diaz-Luevano was shot in the chest at a home near 36th and Lafayette in Denver and died a short time later. He was a father and grandfather, remembered by an extensive family.

A 33-year-old man identified as Clay Baeza-Garcia was at the party. Witnesses say a discussion escalated, Baeza-Garcia allegedly produced a firearm, and Diaz-Luevano’s son Alejandro struggled with him over the weapon. During that struggle the gun discharged and Diaz-Luevano was struck. Other attendees restrained Baeza-Garcia until police arrived and he was taken into custody on suspicion of first-degree murder.

The exact circumstances that led to the confrontation remain part of the legal process. If anyone at the gathering or anyone who knew Jose can share details, please come forward.