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Denver cold-case killing remains unsolved nearly 30 years later

Robert Escobedo Jr. was killed Oct. 16, 1997, in the 3200 block of West Colfax Avenue, Denver police say

Lauren Penington of Denver Post portrait in Denver on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
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Denver police are searching for leads in a cold-case shooting that killed a man nearly 30 years ago, according to the department.

Robert Escobedo Jr., 28 was shot and killed Oct. 16, 1997 during an argument behind the now-defunct High Rise Lounge, 3240 W. Colfax Ave., .

Witnesses told investigators that they saw several men leaving the scene of the shooting in a white Chevrolet S-10 pickup, police said.

Escobedo was seen arguing with three unidentified men before shots were fired, according to police.

“Despite many years of investigative efforts, this crime remains unsolved,” police said Thursday in a .

Anyone with information on the 1997 shooting is asked to contact investigators at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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