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Thomas Ornelas
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Gender
Male
Age
41 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
05/08/2014
Location
Interstate 70 Dotsero CO 81637 Eagle
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Ornelas was a convicted violent felon, out of prison but awaiting trial on charges stemming from a drive-by shooting. He was pulled over on the freeway when the state patrol stopped to offer assistance. As the troopers approached the car on on foot, Ornelas pulled a gun and shot one trooper in the leg. The trooper's partner returned fire, killing Ornelas. The injured trooper survived.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Colorado State Patrol
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