Police seek information in fatal shooting of 51-year-old man at Denver motel
Photo courtesy of the Denver Police Department
The Denver Police Department is asking for the public’s help in investigating the murder of 51-year-old Marcus Hall at a motel last week.
Police said the shooting happened on March 11 at around 12:30 a.m.
Officers responded to the Ahwahnee Motel at 8500 E. Colfax Ave. on reports of gunshots in the area and discovered Hall. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Victim shot in leg at White Rock Motel in Denver; suspect at-large
The autopsy report concluded that Hall died from multiple gunshot wounds. His death was ruled a homicide.
The investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made. No suspect information is available.
Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can be anonymous and are eligible for a $2,000 reward.
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