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Joana Cruz

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a tragic Mother's Day morning in Colorado Springs, a day that should have been filled with familial warmth and celebration, 52-year-old Joana Cruz was senselessly murdered. The horrific events unfolded at a birthday party held at a mobile home on Preakness Way, where friends and family had gathered together. The festive atmosphere was shattered when a gunman, later identified as 28-year-old Teodoro Macias, entered the residence and opened fire on the unsuspecting attendees.

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  • Colorado Springs Gazette: Neighbors in Colorado Springs mass shooting mourn the 6 slain
  • Colorado Springs: Update: Homicide Investigation 2800 Block of Preakness Way
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    Victim Details

    Joana Cruz

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Colorado Springs

    CO

    2021-05-09

    53

    Joana

    Cruz

    11/14/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I can’t help but feel a profound sense of loss for Joana Cruz's family and friends. It’s devasta... ...Read More
    04/09/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the impact this unimaginable tragedy has had on the children who were pr... ...Read More
    12/17/2023
    I was reading about the Canterbury Manufactured Home Community shooting, and it just struck me how i... ...Read More
    02/28/2023
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