Phil Dominic Lucero, 28, was killed in his Alamosa, Colorado home on December 8, 2022, after a confrontation with two men who came to take him into custody on a warrant. The pair were bail bondsmen identified as 29-year-old Robert Thrash and 29-year-old David Heinstein. Thrash had earlier posted a $3,500 bond for Lucero’s release and returned with Heinstein to apprehend him after Lucero failed to appear for a 2021 sentencing.

According to reports, the bondsmen entered the residence and a struggle followed; shots were fired during the altercation. Lucero was struck and later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Heinstein was also shot and taken to a Front Range hospital for surgery. Thrash was taken into custody and charged with 2nd Degree Murder and 1st Degree Burglary. Thrash told police he shot Lucero after Lucero allegedly grabbed Heinstein’s gun and held it to Heinstein’s head.

Lucero is remembered by family and friends as a compassionate, talented artist who loved painting, drawing and wood burning. Does anyone have information about the events at the residence that evening or about Lucero’s last movements before December 8, 2022?