Colorado Springs father desperate for answers and an arrest, a year and a half after son’s murder

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Over a year and a half ago, the family of Santiago Calleros III learned the news of his sudden death.

At just 19, Calleros III was shot and killed at the El Morro Mobile Home Park on July 6, 2022.

According to Colorado Springs Police (CSPD), officers responded to the 3600 block of El Morro Road at 10:47 and discovered Calleros III with a gunshot wound.

Though officers said they attempted to save him, Calleros III died from his injuries and CSPD launched a homicide investigation into his death.

"That's just like living a nightmare," said Santiago Calleros Jr., the father of the victim. "I mean, basically, you know, nobody's come up with any information. There's just so many rumors swirling around this entire city. I mean, there's nothing concrete. You go from sadness to anger, and you channel your anger into trying to do things to figure out what in the world happened."

At the time of Callero III's death, Santiago's father said he was involved in a gang. He said he fears those ties are causing the police department to invest less time in solving the case.

CSPD said Callero III's affiliation with gangs is not factoring into their efforts.

In a statement, CSPD told KRDO13 that this case is still a priority for the department:

“The homicide investigation of 19-year-old Santiago Calleros III remains an open and active case. Detectives recently found and interviewed a witness in this case. We continue seeking additional information, and solving this case remains a priority for CSPD. Mr. Calleros’s affiliation with gangs does not factor into our efforts to seek justice for him and his family by holding anyone responsible for his death accountable. We know there are people out there with information that can help us. We desperately want to hear from those people.  We continue to ask for the public’s help by reporting any information to Crime Stoppers.”

Ira Cronin, Public Relations Manager, CSPD

If you know anything about this case, you're urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 719-634-7867. Crime Stoppers is currently offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.