On the east side of Pueblo, Colorado, close to Saint Anne’s Park, a house in the 2800 block of East 14th Street was the scene of a fatal shooting early on February 26, 2026. Officers from the Pueblo Police Department entered the house after receiving reports of shooting at 3:26 a.m. and found one individual deceased from what appeared to be gunshot wounds.
Inside the residence investigators located 20 year old Evie Jesica Gallegos of Pueblo deceased from her injuries while a second person present at the home had been shot at least once. The surviving victim received prompt medical aid at the scene before transport to a local hospital where non life threatening injuries were treated and the individual was expected to recover fully.
The Pueblo County Coroner’s Office officially identified Evie Jesica Gallegos as the victim later that same day confirming next of kin notification and pending autopsy results for cause and manner of death. Known as a young mother Evie had deep roots in Pueblo where family and friends remembered her vibrant spirit and dedication to her children. The loss marked the city’s second homicide of 2026 sending ripples of sorrow through neighborhoods that had already faced early year violence on the east side.
Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for 20 year old Leandro Medina charging him with first degree murder and first degree assault in direct connection to the shooting. Medina remained at large as of late February 26 and authorities described him as armed and dangerous urging the public not to approach if spotted. The swift issuance of the warrant came after thorough scene analysis and witness accounts from inside the East 14th Street residence allowing focused pursuit across southern Colorado.
Evie’s father Steven Gallegos spoke publicly about the unimaginable pain describing his daughter as his baby and mini me while noting he had no more tears left to cry after also losing a son Gabriel Rodriguez just four months earlier. The family leaned on faith and community support to cope with the dual tragedies. Steven invited residents to a vigil at 6 p.m. on February 28 2026 right at the 2800 block of East 14th Street where Evie died to honor her life and call for justice in the ongoing case.
The Pueblo Police Department continues its active investigation into the February 26 shooting with detectives examining all evidence from the East 14th Street home and canvassing the east side neighborhood for additional leads. Anyone with information on Leandro Medina’s whereabouts is asked to contact police dispatch at 719 553 2502 or Pueblo Crime Stoppers at 719 542 7867 where tips can remain anonymous. This incident has heightened awareness across Pueblo about domestic related violence prompting calls for stronger community resources while the family of Evie Jesica Gallegos focuses on remembering her legacy amid their profound grief.
