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El Paso County deputies investigating deadly shooting in Palmer Lake area

Jose Romero
El Paso County Sheriff's Office
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is looking for Jose Romero, 35, for his role in a deadly Palmer Lake shooting.
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- El Paso County deputies are investigating a shooting at a Palmer Lake area trailer park that left one woman dead.

A news release from the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said the shooting happened off Highway 105 and Peakview Blvd at 4:26 p.m. Thursday.

Officers with the Palmer Lake Police Department and El Paso County deputies found a woman dead from an apparent gunshot wound.

The sheriff's office said detectives were on scene for hours collecting evidence and taking witness statements. Multiple agencies also assisted in searching for the suspect who is still at large.

Deputies are searching for Jose Romero, 36, who they say is responsible. He's believed to be driving a black SUV and is thought to be armed and dangerous.

The sheriff's office is asking anyone who sees him or may know where he is to contact the Investigations Tip line at 719-520-6666.

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