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Vail Police in Colorado say one person was killed, and three others were shot last night inside a bar in west Vail. The man who died has been identified as Gary Bruce Kitching. Police say Mr. Kitching was killed last night 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.  He has a court appearance tomorrow, Monday, November 9, 2009.

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.”