Larry Fisher, 71, was the owner of the Ski and Bow Rack in Pagosa Springs and a long‑time pillar of his mountain community. On the evening of Sunday, March 11, 2018, Fisher interrupted a burglary at his shop and was shot in the chest. He was airlifted to a trauma center in Lakewood but died in the early morning hours of Monday, March 12, 2018.

Investigators quickly identified a person of interest from surveillance footage as Michael Moats, a resident of Pagosa Springs. A face mask left at the scene was sent for DNA analysis; Moats voluntarily provided a DNA sample and a search of a residence where he had been staying recovered a handgun consistent with the murder weapon. Before an arrest could be made, authorities were notified that Moats had apparently taken his own life in New Mexico. DNA from the mask matched Moats, and the Pagosa Springs Police Department concluded he was the sole perpetrator.

Anyone who knew Fisher, frequented the Ski and Bow Rack, or has information about the events that night is asked to come forward.