Gallegos, Andrew James

On January 13, 1996 officers responded to the 4900 block of West Colfax Avenue to the parking lot of the Purple Turtle on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were taken to the hospital. 30 year old Andrew Gallegos died from his injuries. A second victim was wounded but survived. The investigation found the victims had been involved in an altercation with a third individual when this suspect pulled out a gun and shot them. The suspect then fled the scene.