Police are providing an update following Sunday's deadly shooting at a birthday party in Colorado Springs.
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The chief says he vows to work for the victims and their families to get justice in this case.
One adult family member was able to escape the residence. Three family members had left prior to the shooting and showed up to find the shooting had occurred. They called for help and rendered aid.
The lone surviving victim was taken to the hospital to try to save him, but he did not survive.
Teodoro Macias, of Colorado Springs, has been identified as the suspect. He had been dating one of the victims for about one year, but he was not invited to the party, which upset him, according to investigators. Macias did not have a criminal history.
The firearm used was purchased from a dealer years ago, but it was not purchased by the suspect. Police are investigating how he came to possess the firearm.
Onto Q&A, the question was difficult to hear, but the chief responded to say the suspect showed up and started shooting. Investigators are also looking into the couple's communication.
Investigators say the serial number on the firearm was not reported as stolen and it was only shown to have been purchased once.
The suspect was located deceased in another room from where the crime had occurred. There were no documented incidents of domestic violence between the two, however, family reported issues with the relationship.
The mayor says this deadly shooting is the worst Colorado Springs has seen.
Police say there's evidence showing one projectile entered a nearby home, but no one was hurt in that home. With that, police have ended their press conference.
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