On the late evening of May 21, 1975, 33-year-old Black male Jimmie Smith was shot as he walked to his vehicle after finishing his shift at Glenn’s Grill in Denver. Emergency services transported him to a local hospital, but he died shortly after arrival. The Denver Police Department ruled the incident a homicide.

Investigators reported Jimmie had spent some time in Kentucky prior to his death. The shooting remains unsolved and no suspect has been identified or arrested. The case is classified as a cold case and the Denver Police Department continues to seek information.

If anyone knew Jimmie, saw him at Glenn’s Grill that night, or has any information about his movements before or after May 21, 1975, contact the Denver Police Department.