Victor Anthony De Santiago dies in fatal Westminster shooting
Victor Anthony De Santiago dies in fatal Westminster shooting
Fatal Westminster shooting death of Victor Anthony De Santiago – Obituary
Victor Anthony De Santiago, 32, was identified as the suspect who died in a violent confrontation with a Colorado State Patrol trooper.
The incident occurred on Saturday, September 7, 2024, just after 1 p.m. on U.S. 36 near Federal Boulevard in Westminster.
According to the coroner for Adams and Broomfield counties, Santiago fired multiple shots at Colorado State Patrol Corporal Tye Simcox, who was in his patrol car doing paperwork between two concrete barriers. Simcox responded by firing back, resulting in Santiago’s death.
Investigators believe Santiago deliberately targeted Simcox. The black Chevrolet pickup truck Santiago was driving was observed traveling east before the shooting started.
After firing into Simcox’s vehicle, Santiago stopped and continued the attack. Simcox, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries, was treated and released from the hospital.
Victor Anthony De Santiago dies in fatal Westminster shooting Fatal Westminster shooting death of Victor Anthony De Santiago – Obituary Victor Anthony De Santiago, 32, was identified as the suspect who died in a violent confrontation with a Colorado State Patrol trooper. The incident occurred on Saturday, September 7, 2024, just after 1 p.m. on…
Victor Anthony De Santiago dies in fatal Westminster shooting Fatal Westminster shooting death of Victor Anthony De Santiago – Obituary Victor Anthony De Santiago, 32, was identified as the suspect who died in a violent confrontation with a Colorado State Patrol trooper. The incident occurred on Saturday, September 7, 2024, just after 1 p.m. on…