Elias Cordova, 32, was killed by gunfire on the night of Friday, October 7, 2022, in Tucson, Arizona. A member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, he was a father of five and the fiancée of Carina Morando. His children are Mya, Bella, Mila, Xo, and Jedi.

Cordova worked as a roofer for Spencer Roofing for more than nine years and served for 18 years on the board of the non-profit Southwest Athletics, where he coached and mentored local youth. Family described him as a caring, hard-working man who coached his daughters’ football team and stayed closely connected to his Pascua-Yaqui heritage.

No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified and the investigation is ongoing. If anyone knew Elias, his movements that night, or has information about the shooting, please share what you know.