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John Richard Roth

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a Friday afternoon in Colorado Springs, police received a call reporting a shooting at an apartment complex on Galley Road. Arriving at the scene on February 5, 2021, officers discovered a grim tableau. Inside one of the residences, they found 44-year-old John Richard Roth, a male resident of the city, deceased. Another man was also present, suffering from serious injuries. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.

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  • https://www.kktv.com: 44-year-old man identified as victim following deadly shooting in Colorado Springs last week
  • Roth, John 1976-2021 Colorado Springs, Colo. | Obituaries
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    Victim Details

    John Richard Roth

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Colorado Springs

    CO

    2021-02-05

    44

    John

    Richard Roth

    11/14/2025

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