In the crisp autumn air of an October afternoon in Aurora, Colorado, the life of Ricardo Luciano Cardenas, a 48-year-old Hispanic/Latino man, was tragically cut short. On Friday, October 24, 2025, police were called to the vicinity of East 6th Avenue and Del Mar Circle just after 1 p.m. There, lying in a front yard, they found Ricardo suffering from a single gunshot wound.
He was rushed to a local hospital but ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into the shooting revealed a prior altercation had taken place. Authorities identified 26-year-old Diego Jimenez as the individual who allegedly shot Cardenas during this dispute. While the specific details of their confrontation have not been publicly disclosed, the encounter proved fatal for Ricardo. The neighborhood, a dense area of homes and apartments, became an active crime scene as detectives closed off streets and canvassed for evidence and witnesses.
In the wake of the shooting, the Aurora Police Department moved swiftly to identify those involved. While Diego Jimenez remained at large, wanted on a charge of second-degree murder, an arrest was made in connection with the case. Sheena Fuentes, a 41-year-old woman, was taken into custody and charged with accessory to the crime for her actions following the shooting. Authorities have asked for the public's assistance in locating Jimenez, continuing their search for the man they believe is responsible for Ricardo Luciano Cardenas's untimely death.
