On the evening of September 7, 1976, 34-year-old Doris McKinley was at a house party on the 3000 block of Welton Street in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood. Music was playing and people were dancing when someone outside the residence fired a gun into the home. Doris was struck by the bullet, collapsed, and was taken to a local hospital where she later died of her wound.

Her death has been ruled a homicide and remains unsolved. No suspect has been publicly identified and the Denver Police Department is asking anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Doris, attended that gathering, or has information about the shooting, please contact the Denver Police Department with what you remember.