Police seek witnesses in 2020 murder in Denver

DENVER (KDVR) —  The family of a Denver man killed in 2020 is begging for witnesses to come forward. 

According to the Denver Police Department, 29-year-old Mar-Shun Cox was leaving an apartment at 10425 E. 31st Ave. on Sept. 6, 2020, when he was shot and killed. 

“He was confronted by unknown people in the parking lot, and he was shot in that parking lot and as he ran from that parking lot,” Detective Mark Crider said. 

Crider said he believes Cox was targeted and that there may be two or more suspects. 

“We’ve run down our leads, our forensics evidence has been tested and we’re still looking for leads to find who’s responsible for killing Mar-Shun,” he said. 

Witnesses urged to speak up

Investigators believe multiple witnesses were outside in the parking lot and on balconies at the time of the shooting. However, Crider said no one with credible information has come forward. 

“Even if it’s a small detail, it’ll fit the puzzle and it may help this investigation,” he said. 

“Somebody knows something,” Cox’s mother, Passion Hillsmon, said. “They have this don’t tell, no s...