Fort Collins Teen Mall Shooter to Be Charged as an Adult

Northern Colorado was shocked when two men were fatally shot outside the Foothills Mall in Fort Collins on April 5. The past few weeks, there have been a ton of questions regarding the fatal shooting.

Fort Collins Police Continue Investigation Into April 5 Double Homicide

The investigation is currently ongoing with the Fort Collins Police Department. They are investigating the motive, the suspect, and why the suspect chose to murder a 37 and 27 year old outside the Foothills Mall.

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KDVR noted that the shooting could be linked to gang activity. They spoke with residents that believe there should be more anti-gang programs and education in Fort Collins.

The Fort Collins Police Department issued a press release, giving us more insight into the situation.

Fort Collins Resident Faces Four Serious Charges

The juvenile male suspect has been named. Bryan Gallegos, born in 2008, will be charged as an adult. Gallegos is 16 years old.

• Two counts of murder in the first degree.
• Attempted murder in the first degree.
• Possession of a handgun by a juvenile.
• Unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon.

Two of the charges are felonies, while the other two are misdemeanors.

Gallegos was arrested the morning after the double murder took place.

Fort Collins Requesting Help From Residents

The city of Fort Collins and the Fort Collins Police Department is still looking for information regarding the double homicide. Here is what the city of Fort Collins said.

Anyone who has information about this incident, who has not already spoken with police, please contact Detective Matt Dean at (970) 221-6580. Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous can call Larimer County Crime Stoppers at (970) 221-6868.