Kelly Acosta Was Murdered 3 Years Ago, The Search For His Killer Continues
AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)- The man who murdered a beloved Good Samaritan in Aurora is still on the run, three years after the death of Kelly Acosta. Acosta was murdered in the parking lot of his Aurora apartment complex in the early hours of Feb. 18, 2017.
The suspect in the case was never identified, nor was a suspect description ever determined by the Aurora Police Department.
Acosta, a bartender at the popular Emerald Isle restaurant nearby, was said to have intervened with a dispute between his neighbor and the suspect near South Dillon Way in Aurora. Witnesses said Acosta stepped in to help his neighbor, a female, after realizing the male suspect was harassing her.
Acosta was shot and killed, and the suspect was never identified.
#ColdCase CAN YOU HELP US SOLVE THIS HOMICIDE?
— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) February 18, 2020
Kelly Acosta was murdered when he intervened in an assault as a good samaritan 3 yrs ago. He leaves behind many loved ones. Plz help us solve this homicide & bring justice for Kelly. ☎️720913STOP w/tips for????reward. @CrimeStoppersCO pic.twitter.com/g99DawQWAk
Aurora Police, Crime Stoppers, ATF and friends have raised more than $36,000 as a reward for whoever provides a tip the leads to Acosta's killer.
Anyone who provides a tip that leads to an arrest is eligible for the reward, and can remain anonymous in their report.