Vail Police in Colorado say one person was killed, and three others were shot Saturday night inside a bar in west Vail. The man who died has been identified as Gary Bruce Kitching, 70, of Carbondale. Police say Mr. Kitching was killed at the Sandbar Sports Grill when longtime resident Richard Moreau, 63, opened fire inside the bar.
Moreau is in custody at the Eagle County Jail, and is scheduled to appear in court this morning. According to the Vail Police department, Moreau faces First Degree Homicide and other charges. Police say more than 40 witnesses have been interviewed about this incident. The crime scene is still being processed, and some surrounding businesses are still closed today.
Moreau is facing first-degree homicide and other charges from the shoot out.
Two other men are currently being treated for their gunshot wounds at area hospitals, the third victim was released last night.
At a news briefing early today:
“Vail Police Chief Dwight Henninger expressed his sorrow to the victims and their families. “While it is a rare occurrence to have an incident like this happen in our community, we want to express the tremendous amount of sadness and grief for what has occurred. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those involved.”
“Chief Henninger says the initial investigation has concluded the shooter acted alone and there are no other suspects. The first reports of the shooting occurred at 7:28 p.m. Witnesses have told investigators the shooter became involved in an argument and was escorted out of the establishment by bar staff and once outside began shooting. Henninger says the suspect used a semi-automatic 45-caliber handgun. He then returned inside and continued shooting. Currently, there is no motive for these shootings, according to Henninger. The crime scene is continuing to be processed by CBI and Vail Police Department personnel.”
If you have any information about this shooting, please call the Vail Police Department: (970) 479-2210
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