Two men are now charged with first-degree murder for a killing that took place in 1996.
The Denver District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday that Antonio Domena, 44, and Sheldon Long, 41, were also charged with retaliation against a witness. The charges, the office said, were the result of work done by a detective with the Cold Case Project.
On Oct. 30, 1996, Denver police responded to the 2700 block of Madison Street on a report of a shooting. They found the victim, Darryl Givens, lying in the street with gunshot wounds; he died at the scene.
As part of Denver’s Cold Case Project, Givens’ murder underwent review by a cold case detective. This review, which included re-interviewing witnesses, resulted in identifying Domena and Long as suspects in the murder.
Domena and Long, who were arrested late last week, remain in custody without bond. They are scheduled to appear in Denver District Court on Friday.
