Homicide - Joseph Armarante Nelson

Victim: Joseph Armarante Nelson

Age: 23 years old

WPD Case Report Number: 2005-16760

On November 10, 2005 at about 8:40 pm, Joseph Nelson was fatally shot on the street in front of his home, located at 3285 76th Avenue in Westminster, after an altercation with the occupants of a dark-colored SUV. Witnesses stated that a dark green 2-door Ford Explorer stopped on the street in front of Nelson's residence. Nelson had been with some family and friends on the front porch of the residence. Nelson left the porch and approached the Explorer. Witnesses recalled hearing two gunshots and observed Nelson collapse to the ground as the Ford Explorer fled the scene west on 76th Avenue. None of the witnesses were able to identify the occupants, driver, or shooter from the Explorer. Police interviewed several witnesses, checked the area for the Explorer, and were not able to obtain any additional information.

We encourage anyone with information regarding this case to contact the Investigations Commander at 303-658-4055. 

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