Suspect in Halloween Homicide Fatally Shot by Law Enforcement Following Pursuit and Gunfire
Davijo Velarde, identified as the suspect in a Halloween homicide on North Union Boulevard, was shot by law enforcement after a pursuit led to an exchange of gunfire at the Aviator Apartments in Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, November 6, 2026 — In Colorado Springs, law enforcement officers fatally shot an individual identified as Davijo Velarde. Authorities stated that Velarde was the suspect in a homicide that occurred on North Union Boulevard during the Halloween period.
The incident leading to the shooting involved a pursuit that concluded with an exchange of gunfire. According to initial reports, law enforcement officers engaged in a pursuit of Velarde. This pursuit culminated at the Aviator Apartments in Colorado Springs, where the exchange of gunfire took place.
The specific date of the Halloween homicide on North Union Boulevard was not immediately available. Similarly, the exact date and timeline of the pursuit and subsequent shooting at the Aviator Apartments were not provided in the available information. Details regarding the circumstances that initiated the pursuit and the specifics of the gunfire exchange were also not disclosed.
Davijo Velarde was identified as the suspect in the Halloween homicide. Following the pursuit and the exchange of gunfire at the Aviator Apartments, he was shot by law enforcement officers. Information regarding the condition or status of Velarde following the shooting was not provided.
Further details about the law enforcement agencies involved in the pursuit and shooting, as well as any potential injuries to officers or civilians, have not been released. Investigations into the incident are expected to follow.
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