DENVER (KDVR) — A household mourns the lack of Richard “Richie” Lovato, who was killed in a capturing Monday night time.
Lovato’s family members talked about who he was and what they are saying led as much as his demise.
“Richie was a really comfortable, loving younger man who cared deeply about his household. and we simply actually miss him,” Kimberly Lovato mentioned.
Kimberly Lovato is Richie’s aunt. She spoke with FOX31 from her dwelling in Pueblo.
“Richie is extra like a son to me than my nephew,” she mentioned. “I’ve been so near him.”
Like the remainder of his household, Lovato’s demise has been onerous to reconcile, particularly how he died.
The Denver Police Division mentioned Lovato was shot and killed by the nook of 14th Avenue and Meade Avenue, simply south of Colfax Avenue.
“We’re devastated,” his aunt mentioned. “We’re fully saddened by it, and even all of his aunts and uncles have had a tough time returning to regular life.”
The household mentioned Lovato had been texting his girlfriend about somebody spitting on different folks at a celebration. Lovato texted he was going to confront the particular person however was beat up as an alternative. When the texts stopped, his household mentioned his girlfriend feared the worst.
These fears had been realized once they mentioned Lovato’s girlfriend received a name from police telling her he was lifeless.
“He had began a brand new job and was attempting to do every thing proper,” his aunt mentioned.
Including to the tragedy of his demise was Lovato’s plan for the longer term: a brand new job and fathering his 2-year-old son.
“He’s not going to know him, I don’t consider, or bear in mind him. However I’d simply let him know that he actually cherished him and wished to have extra time with him,” Kimberly Lovato mentioned.
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