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Two men and two teen suspects arrested for shooting that left a Colorado Springs man dead

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Colorado Springs Police arrested four people, including two underage teens, connected to a deadly shooting that occurred in late August.

On Aug. 21, officers responded to a shooting at the Wind River Place apartment complex in the 900 block of North 19th St. at 2:48 a.m.

According to CSPD, police found 32-year-old Gabriel Villanueba dead within one of the apartments buildings.

Gabriel Villanueba
CSPD, Gabriel Villanueba

After more than three weeks of investigating -- CSPD's Homicide Unit obtained a warrant on Sept. 11, 2023, for the arrest of suspects they believed to be responsible for Villanueba's death.

That same day, investigators took four teens into custody; a 13-year-old boy, a 15-year-old boy, and two 18-year-old men.

Those two 18-year-olds were identified as Ali Talib and Santiago Dominguez, both from Colorado Springs.

They were both charged with 2nd Degree murder, Robbery and Aggravated Attempt to Kill, Hurt or Maim, and Motor Theft -- all felonies.

It's unclear if the two minors will face the same charges, but police did say all four would at least be charged with 2nd degree murder.

One resident of the Wind River Place apartments, who had crossed paths with Villanueba on several occasions since she moved to the complex in early July -- stated she was shocked, and feared for her child's safety.

"[Gabriel] was just the most amazing person. I don't understand this. I don't understand this." stated Kindall, who declined to provide her last name.

"This is awful. I'm a mom and I'm scared for my kids to be able to go outside and play." she added.

CSPD said this is still an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Colorado Springs Police Department at 719-444-7000. To remain anonymous, call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 719-634-7867 or 1-800-222-8477.

The Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force, with the help of the Tactical Enforcement Unit, K-9 Unit, and Motor Vehicle Theft Unit were involved in detaining the four suspects.

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