Christopher Jordan Salazar was 28 when he was shot and killed in Pueblo, Colorado. On September 21, 2023, officers went to the 2200 block of East 4th Street just after 11 p.m. and found Salazar on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds; the Pueblo County Coroner pronounced him dead at the scene and later confirmed he died from those injuries.

Salazar was a husband, father and business owner described by family as protective, generous and devoted to making memories with his loved ones. He enjoyed cruising in his lowrider, listening to music, and was remembered for a big smile and sense of humor.

Investigators identified a person of interest who was already in custody on unrelated charges, and on September 29, 2023 the Pueblo Police Department arrested 29-year-old Steven Anthony Vigil and booked him into the Pueblo County Jail on charges of Murder in the Second Degree and Attempted Murder in the Second Degree.

If anyone knew Christopher or witnessed the shooting on East 4th Street that night, please share information that could help the investigation.