Tyler Matus, 31, was killed during a roommate dispute at their Westminster, Colorado, residence on the evening of June 26, 2020. A graduate of Pomona High School and Metro State University with a degree in Aviation Technology, Matus had worked into management roles in the restaurant industry before joining Federated Insurance, where he reached Chairman’s Council status. Family and friends described him as loyal, hardworking and caring, particularly toward his two young nephews.

According to the District Attorney’s office, an argument with his 31-year-old roommate, Ikhide Ikhigbonoaremen, escalated into a physical fight; after Ikhigbonoaremen was knocked to the ground and then got back up, he fired two shots at Matus. Westminster Police found Matus deceased from at least one gunshot wound. Ikhigbonoaremen was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after deliberation and two violent crime counts and was held without bond; his defense at trial argued self-defense. The case went to a nine-day jury trial in December 2021 and the jury acquitted Ikhigbonoaremen of all charges on December 9, 2021.

Did anyone in Westminster or the surrounding area know Tyler or have information about the events that night?