Rene Najera was 33 and a Longmont resident when he died of a gunshot wound in Lafayette, Colorado, on June 2, 2017. The Boulder County coroner confirmed Najera’s death and the Lafayette Police Department opened an investigation. Initial reports mentioned the possibility the shooting was accidental, but the case record describes the death as a homicide.

Investigators have released few details about what happened or who might have been involved. The investigation remains open and unresolved, leaving family and the community without clear answers.

If anyone knew Rene, saw activity in Lafayette on June 2, 2017, or has information that could help this investigation, please share what you know with the Lafayette Police Department.