December 2, 2024 – CBI – Woodland Park, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fatal shooting at a City Market grocery store parking lot. Woodland Park Police responded to the 700 block of Gold Hill Place on Friday November 29, 2024 at approximately 5:30 PM after receiving a 911 call.
The investigation revealed there was a physical altercation in the parking lot during a child custody exchange. Witnesses say 28-year old Luis Morales Aguilad (the biological father of the child) threatened the mother's boyfriend. The boyfriend pulled a gun and fired a single shot striking Aguilad.
First aid was immediately rendered to Aguilad but he died from his injuries at a local hospital in Colorado Springs.
The 29-year old shooter stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. He has been released pending the outcome of the 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.