On Tues. Feb. 28, the Pueblo County Coroner identified the victim as 34-year-old Heather Duran. They gave him a Purple Heart because he hurt himself when he was killing Richard., He added: They had to defend an unjustifiable killing. Feb. 27, 2023, 12:32 PM PST. A driver passing by stopped and took him the rest of the way. So they wanted to have a hero at the head of the lineup for them.. Watch the full update below from Pueblo Police: Copyright 2021 KKTV. Dispatch then said that a shooting had just happened in that area, and there were multiple victims. Surveillance video shows the suspect dropping items believed to be the victims belongings as he fled, Lopez said. To remain anonymous, contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers @ 542-STOP (542-7867) or www.pueblocrimestoppers.com. Police say the shooting took place around 6:40 p.m. A string of robberies at 7-Eleven stores across the Southland began early Monday morning after suspects robbed six separate 7-Eleven locations. LOS ANGELES Two people were killed and three wounded in shootings before dawn Monday at four 7-Eleven stores in Southern California and Awarding an officer for murdering someone Sounds about right for law enforcement these days You should be ashamed to call yourselves protectors of your community And the people congratulating this murderer should be ashamed too, another said. Detectives are still trying to piece together what led up to the shooting. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here. The Pueblo County Coroner has identified the deceased as 37-year-old Carlos Lerma of Pueblo. If you have information regarding the case, contact Detective Joe Cardona at 240-0130. PUEBLO, CO A shooting Friday night in Pueblo left one woman dead. Police believe multiple shooters were involved, none have been taken into custody. As the investigation continued, authorities were also made aware of robberies at two other 7-Eleven locations. KRDO NewsChannel 13 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Authorities have not disclosed the victims conditions. Neither deputy offered first-aid assistance to Ward. By Antonio Planas and Doha Madani. A spokesperson with the sheriff's office confirmed to NBC News over email on Monday that Deputy McWhorter received the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained in the Feb. 22, 2022, incident.. "We obviously at this point can't confirm whether they are connected, but we assure you our detectives are looking into that.". An investigation continued throughout Monday morning as officers, including a Robbery-Homicide team, surveyed the scene and searched for information on the suspect who ran from the scene before authorities arrived. He later died from his wounds. Two people were shot and killed Friday in separate incidents and Pueblo police are investigating the deaths as homicides. Officers had the area of Lake and Highland blocked off as they search for a suspect. The sweatshirt had white lettering with green leaves on its front. PUEBLO, CO According to the Pueblo Police Department, an individual is dead following an Officer-involved shooting Thursday morning in Pueblo. Right now, our focus is on Franchisee, associate and customer safety. An investigation by the Pueblo Police Department is ongoing. Gun violence is a public health epidemic, experts say. Why didnt they ask him to step out of the vehicle? A Colorado sheriffs office has drawn outrage after it awarded a deputy a Purple Heart for injuries sustained last year during a fatal with a man at a middle school while students were being discharged. PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) - A 79-year-old man has been identified as the victim killed in a shooting outside a Pueblo grocery store last week. Attorney Darold Killmer, who represents the Ward family in the lawsuit, said Monday the Purple Heart being given to McWhorter is an outrage and was a calculated decision. At this moment, we dont believe he was an employee. Daily Briefing While an autopsy still needs to be conducted, detectives said they are investigating the shooting as a homicide. We are now on national news and it is embarrassing for this community, one person wrote. The suspect has been described as a Black male, who weighs about 160 pounds and stands around 5 feet, 10 inches. However, police did say no officers were injured in the shooting. Mendoza is currently wanted on an arrest warrant for parole violation. Severe Weather Meanwhile, McWhorter said, Ward put something in his mouth, turned and then opened his jacket and reached inside as if he was carrying a weapon. Police believe the two shootings are isolated incidents and stated in the release they do not believe there is any threat to the community. Officers were called to the 2200 block of E. Abriendo Avenue at approximately 6:40 p.m. on a report of a shooting and arrived to find a woman dead inside of a residence, according to a Pueblo Police Department news release. The KCAL News Staff is a group of experienced journalists who bring you the content on KCALNews.com and CBSLA.com. Antonio Planas is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. The suspect held up the store with a handgun, but again, no shots were fired and no one was injured. He can be reached via email at LLyons@chieftain.com. That victim was later airlifted to Colorado Springs and was in critical condition at last update. The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) was investigating the deaths of two people who were found inside a truck Monday morning. Police were called to the King Soopers off Northern and Prairie on the evening of Feb. 24 on a reported shooting in the parking lot. Franklyn Ortega with the Pueblo Police Department. Serious crash along Highway 24 on the west side of Colorado Springs Tuesday afternoon, 1 killed in northeast Colorado Springs car crash, marking the 10th traffic fatality of 2023, Parent speaks out against Woodland Park 6th grade changes, WATCH - Penrose Library reopened, deemed safe following further testing for meth residue, WATCH - Springs restaurant holding fundraiser for fallen Fountain police officer. The shots fired were reported after classes had been dismissed about 3:40 p.m. Tuesday north of the school, according to a news release from the Pueblo County On Tuesday, Feb. 28, deputies responded to North Mesa Elementary School in East Pueblo County on reports of shots fired from a home north of the school in the Less than an hour later, officers in neighboring La Habra were sent to a reported robbery at a 7-Eleven. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. PUEBLO, CO A shooting Friday night in Pueblo left one woman dead. Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Community Guidelines | KRDO Jobs | FCC Applications |, KRDO FCC Public File | KRDO FCC Applications, Breaking News Juan Antonio Murillo Alvarado, 42, of Pueblo, was found on East 11th Street. If your information leads to a felony arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward.____. Chieftain reporter Heather Willard can be reached via email at hwillard@gannett.com or on Twitter: @HeatherDWrites. The deputies had reasonable grounds to believe they were in imminent danger of being killed, he said in the report. ':Gun violence is a public health epidemic, experts say. 0:57. Marquez was They completely escalated the situation.. According to a police spokesperson, a Pueblo police officer was driving on Indiana Avenue when he noticed a male who was face down on the sidewalk. The violence appeared to include a robbery. WebThe search continues Sunday for the gunman who shot two Los Angeles County sheriffs deputies in Compton in an apparent ambush that left them in critical condition. Please call Pueblo Police Department dispatch (719) 553-2502 or submit a tip to Pueblo Crime Stoppers. To remain anonymous contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers @ 542-STOP (542-7867) or www.pueblocrimestoppers.com if your information leads to a felony arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward. According to a press release issued by the Pueblo Police Department, Police were called to the Pueblo County sheriffs deputies approached Ward after they received a report that he had been opening doors of nearby vehicles in the pickup waiting area, officials have said. The store was expected to remain closed through most of the morning as crime scene detectives reviewed surveillance footage and photographed the crime scene. Police declined to say what, if anything, was stolen from the Brea store or the victim reiterating only that the incident began as a robbery. Wards family is demanding a jury trial. According to the PPD, the shooting happened in the 3600 block of Dillon Dr. A KRDO crew at the scene reported there were multiple officers at the Target parking lot at 3300 Dillon Dr. A heavy police presence was first reported on Pueblo's northside around 10 a.m. Thursday. One person was killed and another was wounded. Maria Lopez, a Santa Ana police spokesperson. Its kind of odd that they would do this.. With Sky2 again over the scene, at least one bullet hole could be seen in the rear of a vehicle parked in front of the store. Investigators are looking for the below vehicle in connection with the shooting: Copyright 2023 KKTV. seeking an older model tan or gold sedan with a sunroof, possibly tinted windows and no license plates, 'We are almost home:' 9 inmates from Pueblo's Youth Offender System earn associate degrees. Police are continuing to investigate. This is the 19th homicide in Pueblo for 2021. Similarly in Orange County, Santa Ana Police Department officers rushed to the scene of a reported shooting at the 7-Eleven located on N. Spurgeon Street and 17th The suspect was carrying a handgun and got away with at least $400 in cash from the Ontario location alone. Riverside police were working closely with law enforcement agencies in all of the shootings that occurred Monday, noting that there were several considerable similarities in each. One person is dead after a Nov. 25 shooting near the 800 block of N. Portland Avenue in Pueblo. The Pueblo Chieftain. Please enter valid email address to continue. Police say the shooting took place around 6:40 p.m. Our hearts are with the victims and their loved ones, 7-Eleven, Inc. said in a statement. The shooting reportedly happened on Wyoming and Indiana Street near the Saint Mary-Corwin Medical Center. We feel confident that it is the same suspect, Rodriguez said. Ward stepped out of his mothers SUV for a brief walk, mistook another white SUV for hers and got in the wrong vehicle, the lawsuit says. Last year, there were a total of 14 homicides reported by the Pueblo Police Department during 2020. The victim will be identified by the Pueblo County Coroner after notifying next of kin. A second victim managed to walk to nearby St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center despite his injuries. Feb. 10: Mathew Haskel Jones, 36, of Pueblo, died on Feb. 18 and an autopsy confirmedhis manner of death was due to outside force (meaning a homicide), which PPD is now investigating. At this time, it's unclear who died in the shooting. Four separate shootings prompted large scale investigations across the Southland, after reported incidents in Riverside, Santa Ana, Brea and La Habra left at least two people dead and several wounded. This does appear to be a robbery that turned into a homicide, Rodriguez said. Police believe the clerk handed over cash from the register. Yet another incident was brought to the attention of authorities in Brea, where crime scene tape blocked off the entire parking lot outside of the 7-Eleven on West Lambert Road. Here's why. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. He was listed as being in stable condition. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. RELATED: Father of man killed at Brea 7-Eleven shares his son's story. On Tuesday, Ontario police confirmed the suspect is the same person who is wanted in the string of robberies. A male suspect, whom police have not publicly identified, was contacted at the scene and taken into custody without incident. All rights reserved. It wasnt immediately clear to investigators what prompted the shootings in the cities of Riverside, Santa Ana, Brea and La Habra, or why the violence occurred on July 11. Authorities also kept her car, cell phone, identification and purse for months as part of their investigation. According to a press release issued by the Pueblo Police Department, police responded to a shooting call at approximately 6:49 .m. He was taken Officers had the area of Lake and Highland blocked off as they search We are gathering information on this terrible tragedy and working with local law enforcement.. Police say they dont believe this case is connected to any previous homicides but add that may change as the investigation continues. The Pueblo County Coroner's Office reported thevictim was Roque Marquez, 47, of Pueblo, and that his cause of death was an apparent gunshot wound. PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) - A 79-year-old man has been identified as the victim killed in a shooting outside a Pueblo grocery store last week. Information that leads to a felony arrest could qualify its submitting party for a cash reward. Meanwhile, the second victim of the shooting was walking to the hospital when a citizen picked him up and took him there. PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- The name of the man killed in a shooting outside a Pueblo grocery store was released Tuesday. The motorist, 28-year-old Alisha Herrera, is facing two charges of vehicular homicide, among other charges. Nov. 25. He saw an individual laying on the ground. The cases appeared strange, Railsback said, because criminals typically know that robberies at convenience stores rarely yield large amounts of money, especially during the overnight hours. The Pueblo Police Department has arrested a juvenile male suspect in the case. 2023 www.chieftain.com. All rights reserved. Shortly after the shooting, Wards mother, Kristy Ward Stamp, was arrested and interrogated at the sheriffs office, Killerman said. I think the only person to answer that would be the suspect, said Officer Ryan Railsback, a spokesperson for the Riverside Police Department, where the first shooting happened at about 1:50 a.m. Theres no way it can be a coincidence of it being 7-Eleven, July 11., The Riverside shooting left the victim in grave condition and while that shooting had not been officially connected to the others, Railsback said, they all seem very, very similar.. Heres what we know about the property, Pedro Pascal appears delighted that Sarah Michelle Gellar remembers working with him on Buffy. Authorities rushed to the scene of a robbery turned shooting at a 7-Eleven located in Riverside early Monday morning. According to police, the suspect never entered the store at this location, but appeared to have robbed Rule before leaving the scene. One person is dead following a Friday night shooting in the parking lot of a Pueblo King Soopers. PUEBLO The Pueblo Police are currently investigating a shooting near the Southside of town. You hear about this stuff, and you just dont think it can happen to you. According to RPD, the customer was taken to a nearby hospital in grave condition. Why didnt they talk to my mom or her boyfriend? They found one man with a gunshot wound and rushed him to the hospital. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- An investigation is underway after a deadly shooting involving an officer with the Pueblo Police Department (PPD.) A heavy police presence was first reported on Pueblo's northside around 10 a.m. Thursday. According to the PPD, the shooting happened in the 3600 block of Dillon Dr. Officers responding to reported gunfire at a 7-Eleven in that city and found a man dead in the parking lot with one gunshot wound in his upper torso, according to Sgt. All rights reserved. Cassandra Gonzales, one of the two deputies who yanked Ward out of his mother's vehicle before he was fatally shot, told the Pueblo Police Department on the day of the shooting that Ward opened his coat and reached inside with his right hand. Phil Rodriguez said officers responded to a report of a man suffering from a gunshot wound and found the employee wounded. This is an active and ongoing investigation. June 21: Kenneth Bernal, 59, of Rocky Ford, was pronounced dead at the scene following a hit-and-run crash. The Pueblo Police Department says that the shooting took place in the 1100 block of East Abriendo Ave near Gagliano's Italian Market. PUEBLO COUNTY, Colorado The Pueblo County Coroner has identified the man killed in a shooting in the parking lot of a local grocery store last week. Body cam shows Colorado man fatally shot by deputies at school pickup. It's not clear yet if the Riverside shooting is also connected. 'HOW MUCH MORE CARNAGE ARE WILLING TO ACCEPT? 570 were here. Jeffrey Medina, 44, of Pueblo, was found shot and killed near 900 Box Elder Street. PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) - Police say they are still searching for multiple suspects following a double shooting in Pueblo Wednesday afternoon. Girls high school basketball team forfeits a game because it refused to play against a team with a transgender player, Fox Leaders Wanted to Break From Trump but Struggled to Make It Happen, Not Going to Read That: White House Press Secretary Brushes Off DeSantis Op-Ed, Several counties added to Pennsylvania's spotted lanternfly quarantine zone, Arsenal take firmer control of title race with Everton demolition, NYC parks department announces plans for public restrooms in parks, WSF: Edmonds-Kingston route restored to 2 boat service. Chieftain editor Zach Hillstrom can be reached at zhillstrom@gannett.com or on Twitter @ZachHillstrom. Police have since identified 36-year-old Andrew Baros as a suspect. 400tmax One man is dead following an officer-involved shooting near North Mesa Elementary School in east Pueblo County, according to a news release from the 0:56 A child custody dispute led to two people being shot and wounded last weekend during a fight in a Pueblo residence. 0:52. One person is dead after a shooting involving a Pueblo police Glen Fillmore at 320-6044. Last year, there were 14 homicides total. At one point, there was heavy police activity on Lake and Highland where police believed they had a suspect contained, but no arrests were made. That same letter listed McWhorters injuries that included an injury to his face, at the bridge of his nose, his right forefinger, his lower back, his right knee and a re-aggravated injury to the middle of his neck. Two people killed Friday in separate shootings were identified Tuesday by Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter. The other driver, Jared Sandoval, 28, was arrested later the same day and faces a charge of vehicular homicide. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Police in La Habra, Brea, and Santa Ana say they believe the same suspect is behind the shootings in their respective cities. June 5: Racheal Gallegos, 41, and Frank Chavez, 54, were killed in a crash after a motorist failed to stop for a red light. The gunman had fled. The second shooting occurred around 3:20 a.m., about 24 miles (39 kilometers) away, in Santa Ana, authorities said. Police report Marquez was walking along 29th Streetwhen the alleged shooter drove past in the tan or gold sedan. The Pueblo County Coroner will identify the person who died. The 10th Judicial District Attorney Jeff Chostner investigated the shooting and ruled it justified in an Oct. 14, 2022, report. A Colorado sheriffs office has drawn outrage after it awarded a deputy a Purple Heart for injuries The names of the two victims will be released by the Pueblo County Coroners Office, pending notification of their next of kin. According to police and witnesses on the scene who spoke with 11 News, two people were shot near the intersection of Wyoming Avenue and Indiana Avenue in south Pueblo just after noon on Wednesday. An arrest warrant has been issued for Baros for 1st Degree Murder and Attempted 1st Degree Murder. One person is dead after a Nov. 25 shooting near the 800 block of N. Portland Avenue in Pueblo. We dont really know yet what he was doing there in a parking lot, if he was a potential customer or just walking by, Lopez said. Contests & Promotions, 2023, Pikes Peak Television, Inc. Colorado Springs, CO, USA, Victims of catalytic converter theft in Colorado could be eligible for financial help, Investigation underway for officer-involved shooting in east Pueblo County, Jurors will visit the Moselle estate, where Alex Murdaughs wife and son were killed. It sounds like the clerk gave him whatever he asked for.. The spokesperson said neither McWhorter nor anyone with the office would provide additional comment because of the pending lawsuit, which was filed in U.S. District Court for Colorado. Little information is known about the details of the shooting, but Police say one adult male has been taken into custody. The PPD said the 10th Judicial Critical Incident Team is investigating this incident along with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. An officer happened upon the scene while driving in the area. Morning Forecast Police are asking anyone with information about this incident, who may have witnessed the incident, or may recognize the suspect vehicle to contact Det. A victim was found inside a residence and transported to the hospital with serious injuries which he later succumbed to. Surveillance photos,posted to social media by Brea police, show a masked man wearing a black sweatshirt with a hood over his head. A 7-Eleven in Ontario was also robbed early Monday morning at a store located at the 600 block of North Vine Avenue, according to the Ontario Police Department. Pueblo police are seeking an older model tan or gold sedan with a sunroof, possibly tinted windows and no license plates in connection with a deadly shooting reported on July 18. 0:05. Detectives are also seeking a person of interest in this case, identified as 36-year-old Andrew Mendoza. He later died from his injuries. This is the second homicide in Pueblo in 2023. The Pueblo County District Attorneys Office said in an October letter that McWhorter and a second deputy had reasonable ground to believe their safety was in danger, NBC affiliate KUSA reported. It doesnt appear to be any reason that the suspect shot the customer, Railsback said. 'EVERY CROWD, EVERYWHERE':Fear follows witnesses of mass shootings and radiates across America, If you go hit a liquor store or a 7-Eleven or a fast food place, youre not going to get a lot of cash out of it, he said. According to the Pueblo County Coroner, 79-year-old Fred Ettleman of Rye was shot in the King Soopers parking lot along W. Northern Ave. Friday evening. He was later pronounced dead. Pueblo County Sheriff Deputy Charles McWhorter. To remain anonymous, contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers at542-7867or pueblocrimestoppers.com. PUEBLO The Pueblo Police are currently investigating a shooting near the Southside of town. The victim of a suspected road-rage shooting in Pueblo last week has been identified by the Pueblo County coroner as 31-year-old Mathew Davis. To remain anonymous, contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers at 719-542-STOP (719-542-7867) or visit pueblocrimestoppers.com. If you have information about this incident, please contact Detective Torres at (719) 320-6037 or Pueblo police dispatch at (719) 553-2502. Baros has previous local arrests for 2nd Degree Assault, 3rd Degree Assault, 1st Degree Burglary, and Harassment. Lopez said detectives believe the suspect in the Santa Ana killing is the same person who then traveled 12 miles to Brea, where a 7-Eleven employee was found dead of a gunshot wound at about 4:18 a.m. Brea Police Capt. Please tell us that you didnt honor an officer who pulled trigger on an innocent citizen with the Purple Heart. Fear follows witnesses of mass shootings and radiates across America. Santa Ana police said 24-year-old Matthew Rule of Santa Ana was fatally shot. According to police and witnesses on the scene who spoke with 11 News, two people were shot near the intersection of Wyoming Avenue and Indiana Avenue in aniel Morgan Dacy, 32, was found lying in the intersection of City Center Drive and Chester Avenue, Ronald Harman, 31, of Pueblo, was found shot and killed in the parking lot, Tyler Wood, 36, of Pueblo, was shot and killed outside of a party, 3 finalists named in Pueblo police chief search, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching. Comments under the sheriffs offices Facebook page post about the awards' banquet were critical of McWhorter's award. If you would like to remain anonymous, contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers at (719) 542-STOP (719-542-7867) or www.pueblocrimestoppers.com. At approximately 3:10 p.m. officers responded to a reported shooting the area of 29th Street and Interstate 25. Officers were called to the 2200 block After receiving a call from a store employee at the Riverside 7-Eleven, located on La Sierra Avenue, Riverside Police Department officers were dispatched to the scene at around 1:50 a.m. Officers found one victim, a customer, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here. You can submit an anonymous tip at pueblocrimestoppers.com or by calling 542-7867.Luke Lyons is the news director of The Pueblo Chieftain. They sat and watched as they executed her son, Killerman said. The shooting was reported just before 5 a.m., when officers arrived, they found an employee and at least one customer suffering from gunshot wounds. Police said in the incident release that it is unknown if Marquez intended to get into the suspect vehicle at the time of the shooting. Sumner Bohee. Both deputies told the police department they were going to provide aid but felt they could be vulnerable with Wards mother and her boyfriend in the vehicle. 2023 www.chieftain.com. On Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 at approximately 12:03 p.m., Pueblo police responded to a shooting in the 2100 block of Wyoming Avenue. Doha Madani is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News. Ward's relatives said the death has shattered the family. Sky2 over the crime scene at the Santa Ana 7-11 on N. Spurgeon St. and 17th St. In the Riverside case, the gunman robbed the clerk and brandished a gun, then turned the weapon on a customer, opened fire and fled, Railsback said. Deputy Charles McWhorter received the commendation from the Pueblo County Sheriffs Office four days before a federal wrongful death lawsuit was filed against him, other deputies and the county. One person is dead after a Nov. 25 shooting near the 800 block of N. Portland Avenue in Pueblo. Officers had a foot chase and a car chase trying to capture these suspects, Ortega said. Armed robberies at 6 different 7-Eleven stores leave 2 dead, several wounded. He apologized to the woman who was driving after he realized his mistake and returned to his mothers vehicle, the suit says. How come you couldnt use non-lethal force? said Eddy Stamp, 27, Ward's brother who lives in Sacramento, California. In Los Angeles County, multiple people required medical transport after a shooting that occurred at the 7-11 on East Whittier Boulevard in La Habra. This is the 19th homicide in Pueblo this year. Updated on: July 12, 2022 / 3:22 PM This time last year Pueblo had already experienced three homicides. Officers provided life-saving measures to the man at the scene until he could be transported to the hospital. "Our preliminary investigation suggests that the clerk was killed during a robbery," Brea Police said. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The city recorded 28 homicides in 2022, with 31 total reported in Pueblo County. PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) - Police say they are still searching for multiple suspects following a double shooting in Pueblo Wednesday afternoon. According to the suit, McWhorter fatally shot Richard Ward, 32, last February when he was with his mother and her boyfriend to pick up his younger brother from Liberty Point International Middle School. PUEBLO, Colo. One person is dead after a shooting in Pueblo early Sunday morning, according the Pueblo Police Department. He has been identified as Fred Ettleman of Rye. This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: 1 dead after Thanksgiving shooting in east Pueblo, Pueblo sheriff deputies find illegal marijuana grow worth $1.4 million, 1 dead after Thanksgiving shooting in east Pueblo, A woman threw a house party with 65 men she matched with on Tinder and Hinge and connected with the man she's been dating for a year. WebJack Heeke, Lindsey Grewe 9/30/2021. All rights reserved. The incident is part of an ongoing investigation. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Marquezwas pronounced dead at a local hospital. They knew they were about to be sued, so they decided they need to turn this guy into a hero, Killmer said. : David Lucio Tafoya, 44, of Pueblo, was found dead from a gunshot wound to his chest. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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