On a tragic day in Colorado Springs, a 29-year-old Mexican/American man named Jonathan Duque lost his life. The male victim, who was originally from Denver, was fatally shot on Saturday, September 2, 2023, near the intersection of Gunnison Street and South Circle Drive. The incident unfolded around 3 a.m., shattering the quiet of the early morning with the sound of several gunshots, an event captured on a neighbor's doorbell camera.
When Colorado Springs police arrived at the scene, they
discovered Duque deceased. His death was later officially classified as a homicide by the El Paso County Coroner's Office following an autopsy. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, a second man was found at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, though his connection to the incident has not been publicly detailed.
As of the latest available information, the investigation into Jonathan Duque's death remains active, but no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. His mother, Alexis Bautista, has expressed her heartbreak and frustration with the lack of progress in the case, stating her belief that the police have no significant leads. The family has been left with unanswered questions and is pleading with the public for any information that could lead to the apprehension of the person or persons responsible for Duque's death. The Colorado Springs Police Department has echoed this call, urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward and contact them or the Crime Stoppers Tip Line.
