Evie Jesica Gallegos, 20, was shot and killed at a residence on East 14th Street in Pueblo, Colorado in the early morning hours of February 26, 2026. Pueblo police say they responded to shots fired at about 3:30 a.m. and found Gallegos inside the home; she had already died from her injuries. Another person at the scene suffered at least one gunshot wound and was taken to a local hospital with injuries not expected to be life-threatening.

Gallegos was a Hispanic mother of two young daughters and was remembered by family and friends for a bubbly personality, infectious laugh and fierce loyalty. A candlelight vigil was held in the days after the shooting to honor her memory and support her grieving family.

Investigators identified 20-year-old Leandro Medina as a suspect and an arrest warrant charging first-degree murder and first-degree assault was issued. Medina voluntarily surrendered to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office on March 1 and was booked on a first-degree murder charge. This was the second homicide reported in Pueblo for the year.

If anyone knew Evie, was in the East 14th Street area that night, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.