Alonzo Jose Luis Bencomo, 34, was shot and killed in his backyard after returning to his home at 250 South Osceola Street in Denver on October 3, 2011. According to investigators, he parked in the alley near his garage, walked into the backyard and was confronted by several individuals before being fatally shot in the thorax. He was taken to Denver Health Medical Center but died of his wound.

The Denver Police Department opened a homicide investigation; suspects were not arrested and the case later moved to the Cold Case Unit. Bencomo, known to some as Zo, left behind a significant other, Nikko, a son, Andrew, daughters Audriana and Alex, his parents and several siblings. A visitation and rosary were held after his death.

Anyone with information about the confrontation that led to Bencomo’s death or the identities of the individuals involved is asked to contact the Denver Police Cold Case Unit.