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John David Vieira

Case from Hotchkiss, CO dated Jan 04, 2024

Victim Details

Name

John David Vieira

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Hotchkiss

State

CO

Date Of Death

2024-01-04

Age At Death

58

First Name

John

Last Name

David Vieira

Solved

Yes

Last Updated

07/20/2026

Case Description

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On the morning of Thursday, January 4th, 2024, the life of 58-year-old John David Vieira was tragically cut short in a violent act on his own property in Hotchkiss, Colorado. A man known for his entrepreneurial spirit and love for landscaping and ranching, Vieira was the victim of a fatal shooting. His death was the result of a workplace disagreement that escalated to a premeditated act of violence.

The man responsible for Vieira's death was 21-year-old Luke Shelton, an employee whom Viei ...

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John David Vieira Obituary 2024 - Brown's Cremation & Funeral Service

Montrose Daily Press: Workplace disagreement results in shots fired, one killed, Delta sheriff says; suspect arrested and charged with first degree murder

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I've been following the case of John David Vieira from Hotchkiss, and something that's been weighing... ...Read More
09/01/2024

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05/08/2024

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