(the following is a news release from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation)
December 17, 2024 – CBI – Woodland Park, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has nearly completed its investigation into a fatal shooting at a City Market grocery store in Woodland Park on Friday November 29, 2024. Based on the evidence gathered so far, this appears likely to be a case of self-defense but a final decision will be made by the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office.
The investigation has revealed there was a physical altercation in the parking lot during a child custody exchange. Witnesses say 28-year old Luis Morales (the biological father of the child) threatened the mother's boyfriend with a knife. The boyfriend pulled a gun and fired a single shot striking Morales. First aid was immediately rendered to Morales by officers and bystanders but he died from his injuries at a local hospital in Colorado Springs. The 29-year old shooter stayed at the scene and has cooperated with investigators.
The CBI agent leading this investigation expects to forward the case file to prosecutors by the end of the month. In the meantime, CBI has been in contact with the family of shooting victim Luis Morales about what it can share during a pending investigation.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is leading the case with assistance from the Woodland Park Police Department and the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office. No further information can be released at this time.
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