John Pierce Jr. was 24 when he was fatally shot in Denver in the summer of 1977. The shooting happened on the evening of August 2 at 1700 E. 30th Ave., during what was reported to be a drug transaction with an unknown person. Pierce was taken to a local hospital and died of his wounds on August 3, 1977.

The person or persons responsible have never been identified and no arrests have been made. The Denver Police Department’s Cold Case Unit is still asking for information that could lead to an arrest and closure for Pierce’s family.

If anyone has information about the shooting or recalled seeing activity around 1700 E. 30th Ave. on August 2–3, 1977, please contact the Cold Case Unit.