Peter Luke Espino, a 30-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on May 17, 2024, in his hometown of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The evening took a fatal turn shortly after 11:30 p.m. on South Union Boulevard, where police responded to a call and found Espino suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite any efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Colorado Springs Police Department is treating this incident as a homicide, marking it as the 18th in the city for the year 2024.
Known to his loved ones as Pete, he was remembered as a loving and generous person. He was a thinker who was inquisitive and applied his skills as an HVAC technician after earning an associate's degree from Pikes Peak College. Espino graduated from Doherty High School in 2011, having previously attended Fremont Elementary and Russell Middle School. He shared a close bond with his older brother, Gabriel, with whom he lived for most of his life. His parents, Lee Espino and Kay Nash, adored their son. He was known for his love of music, often traveling to Denver to hear bands, and enjoyed laughing with friends.
The investigation into Peter Luke Espino's death remains active and ongoing. As of the latest reports, no suspects have been taken into custody. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident to come forward and contact the Colorado Springs Police Department or the Crime Stoppers Tip Line to assist in the investigation. His sudden passing has left his family, friends, and community mourning a life cut short by violence.
