Francisco Antonio Colon, a 40-year-old White man, was shot and killed in South Salt Lake, Utah, on the evening of June 23, 2014. The incident, which also left a 17-year-old passenger with non-life-threatening injuries, was described by investigators as a possibly gang-related shooting. Colon was driving a silver Chevy Avalanche near 200 East and Helm Avenue when he sustained a single gunshot wound to his upper body.
Responding officers found the pickup truck in a travel lane with two
doors open. Witnesses reported seeing several individuals fleeing the scene, some heading north and others south. The initial investigation suggested that the shots were fired from a nearby alley. While the case was actively investigated, for a period, no arrests were publicly announced, and the details of who was responsible for the death of Francisco Colon remained unclear.
However, the investigation did lead to charges being filed against two individuals in connection with the murder. Prosecutors brought forward a case against two suspects, alleging their involvement in the fatal shooting. The specifics of what led to their identification and the evidence presented against them were detailed in subsequent court proceedings. The charges marked a significant development in a case that began with a violent encounter on a quiet residential street.
