Pueblo County Coroner Identifies Fernando W. Vigil III as Victim in May 16 Shell Gas Station Shooting


Description: The Pueblo County Coroner has identified 45-year-old Fernando W. Vigil III as the victim in the May 16, 2026, shooting at the Shell Gas Station at 1812 W. US Highway 50. The case remains under active investigation.

Pueblo County Coroner Identifies Decedent from May 16 Shooting

PUEBLO, CO — The Pueblo County Coroner has positively identified the decedent from the May 16, 2026, shooting at the Shell Gas Station at 1812 W. US Highway 50.
The decedent is 45-year-old Fernando W. Vigil III. This marks the 7th homicide in Pueblo County to date for 2026.
Next of kin has been formally notified.
This remains under active investigation, and no additional details are available at this time.

Dr. Gregory Grahek, D-ABMDI

PUEBLO COUNTY CORONER