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Vail Shooting Update

Monday, November 9th, 2009
RICHARD MOREAU ARRESTED(photo courtsey Vail Police Department)

 

Richard Moreau

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:

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