Anthony Estevan Chone Padilla was 37 when he was shot and killed in Colorado Springs on the evening of March 27, 2023. According to reports, an altercation in the laundry room of the Village East Apartment Complex escalated after a neighbor, Kevin McCarthy, accused Padilla of breaking in. McCarthy filmed the encounter; when Padilla tried to flee, McCarthy pursued him and shot him in the back. Padilla was taken to a hospital and died later that night. The El Paso County Coroner’s Office ruled the death a homicide.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office investigated and the case was presented to a grand jury in October 2023, but the grand jury returned a no true bill and did not indict McCarthy. Padilla’s family has criticized the response and handling of the case, alleging deputies did not provide timely aid the night of the shooting and that the district attorney’s presentation to the grand jury was inadequate. Supported by the Colorado Springs People’s Coalition, the family has organized protests and called for an independent investigation.

Padilla is remembered by his family for his love of music, bowling, and spending time with his children and family. Does anyone have information about the events in the Village East laundry room on March 27, 2023?