UPDATE | Jan. 10, 2024 — Filiberto Guzman Zambrano died on Jan. 1 at a hospital. An autopsy was completed and the cause of death was from a gunshot wound. The manner of death was homicide, Denver Office of the Medical Examiner reported.
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DENVER — A Denver couple is recovering after they were shot multiple times outside their home during an "unprovoked" attack, according to family members.
It happened sometime before 11 p.m. on Oct. 7 along Franklin St. near E. 36th Ave. in the city's Cole neighborhood, according to the Denver Police Department.
Denver7 spoke with the children of the two victims, who said things took a terrifying turn shortly after they returned from a family outing.
"Out of nowhere, they just started shooting towards my parents," said one of the couple's three children, who each asked not to be identified due to safety concerns.
The children said their parents, Kim and Juan Guzman, were both injured in the "unprovoked" shooting while they were sitting outside their home. A grandchild was playing football in front of the home.
"It's really dangerous out here. It's terrifying," said the second child.
Family members said Juan was shot in the head and leg, while Kim was shot in the lungs. Both survived and are recovering at a local hospital.
The children were home at the time of the shooting and rushed to their parent's side.
"Everybody was scared. It's not cool to do that to innocent people like that. My parents didn't deserve this at all," said the first child.
The couple has been a significant source of financial stability for their household, according to loved ones. They are now raising money to support the couple's children during the upcoming months.
No arrests have been made in this case. Witnesses told police there may be three to four shooting suspects who were wearing masks that night.
Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-713-9867.
