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David Draper

Case from Canon City, CO dated Feb 11, 2019

Victim Details

David Draper

Male

White / Caucasian

Canon City

CO

2019-02-11

54

David

Draper

07/20/2026

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In the quiet city of Cañon City, Colorado, the life of 54-year-old David Michael Draper, a man known for his kind heart and contagious laugh, came to an abrupt and violent end on February 11, 2019. A longtime resident of the area, Draper was a man who found solace in the simple things, whether it was playing his guitar, working with his hands, or spending time by the Arkansas River, a place many considered his second home. He had a creative spirit, even teaching himself to craft custom canes fr ...
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  • 1 found dead in reported shooting in Canon City; police investigating as self-defense
  • Colorado Springs Gazette: 1 dead, 1 injured in Cañon City shooting
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