Cristobal F. Delgado. Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Suspect in the Cristobal F. Delgado Case |
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Suspect in the Cristobal F. Delgado Case |
Cristobal F. Delgado
About this Case:
On June 23, 1975, at approximately 6:30 PM, two unknown males attempted to enter Hoyles Market, 1638 South Nevada Avenue demanding money. The store owner Christobal Delgado, a 53-year-old, was killed during the robbery. The suspects were described as a Hispanic male, '20s, 5'10", 145 pounds with a stocking over his face. The other suspect was described as a white male, 20's 5'7", 135 pounds with a white bandana over his face. Both suspects had pistols. Both suspects fired their weapons. The Hispanic male hit Delgado killing him. The dry cleaning store in the area was robbed two days earlier by subjects matching the same description. The autopsy revealed the cause of death was a result of a gunshot wound. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
If you have information about this homicide, please call the Sheriff's Office Tip Line at 719-520-6666.