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Morgan Salgado

Case from Cortez, CO dated Jul 28, 2023

Victim Details

Morgan Salgado

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Cortez

CO

2023-07-28

22

Morgan

Salgado

litigation

07/01/2026

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On July 28, 2023, the life of 22-year-old Morgan Dane Salgado was cut short in what began as a late-night family dispute. Salgado, a Hispanic/Latino male, was at his grandmother's apartment in Cortez, Colorado, resting on the couch after telling her he didn't feel well. The quiet of the evening was shattered when his sister, Kaylee Sanders, arrived.

A confrontation erupted between the siblings, reportedly over Salgado drinking some of Sanders' beer. The argument escalated with tragic spee ...
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  • Durango Herald: Woman faces murder charge in shooting Friday morning in Cortez
  • The Journal: Woman faces murder charge in shooting Friday morning in Cortez
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