Montserrat Colorado dies in fatal Costa Mesa shooting

Montserrat Colorado dies in fatal Costa Mesa shooting

Fatal Costa Mesa shooting death of Montserrat Colorado – Obituary

Montserrat “Monse” Colorado, 20, was fatally shot late Monday night in Costa Mesa, California. Authorities say the suspect, who remains at large, was someone she likely knew.

Police responded to multiple 911 calls around 11 p.m. reporting gunfire in the 1500 block of Lukup Lane, a residential area situated between Harbor Boulevard and the Costa Mesa Country Club. When officers arrived, they found Colorado lying on the sidewalk with several gunshot wounds.

Emergency responders from Costa Mesa Fire Department took over medical care and rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.

Police confirmed that the suspect has not yet been apprehended but indicated there was a known connection between the victim and the shooter. A woman close to Colorado told reporters that she had just completed her shift as a home health-care worker before the attack occurred outside the home.

Investigators have not released information about a possible motive. Authorities are urging anyone with knowledge about the incident to contact Detective Stocking at 714-754-5392 or Sergeant Jacobi at 714-754-5352.