Eight Denver homicides in 2011 January through March: See where they happened
At around the same time the Denver Police Department released the list of its 25 most violent fugitives, the coroner's office for the city issued its report about homicides in the first quarter, which totaled eight. The number is the same as during the first three months of 2010 -- but that's cold comfort to the family and loved ones of victims ranging from Quentin Smith to Cherise Houston.9News
Page down below to see synopses of the coroner's report on each incident -- and click on the name to see Westword's original coverage. Also check out interactive graphics showing the area near the scenes; if you have problems seeing the image, click "View Larger Map."
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1. Quentin Smith
Time and date of death: 1:16 a.m. January 22, 2011
Male, black, 21
Cause of death: Multiple gunshot wounds
Location: 36th Avenue and Pontiac Street, Denver
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2. Marvin Smith
Time and date of death: 5:47 p.m. January 22, 2011
Male, black, 33
Cause of death: Gunshot wound to the abdomen
Location: 605 West 26th Street #206, Denver































