Update
On Tuesday, November 29, 2022, the El Paso County Coroner’s Office completed the autopsy of the deceased victim, who has been identified as 34-year-old Sergio Garduno-Ramirez, a resident of Colorado Springs. While the Coroner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death, Mr. Garduno-Ramirez’s death is being investigated as a homicide. Note to Media the family has provided a photograph of the victim which is included with this release.
Mr. Garduno-Ramirez’s death is the 50th homicide investigation in the City of Colorado Springs in 2022. The Colorado Spring Police Department had investigated 40 homicides this time last year.
Previous Blotter Release:
On Saturday, November 26, 2022, at approximately 6:30PM, officers were dispatched to a disturbance at S. Nevada Avenue and E. Las Vegas Street. Upon arrival officers located a victim who was severely bleeding and unresponsive. Medical aid was provided, and the victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The Colorado Springs Police Department Homicide Unit responded and assumed the investigation.
Ultimately, El Paso County Coroner will determine the cause and manner of death, but at this time the death is being investigated as a homicide. The victim is an adult male. There have been no arrests made at this time.
This is still an active investigation and anyone with information or who is a witness to this investigation is asked to call the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719) 444-7000; or if you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-847