Loveland police make three arrests following I-25 shooting investigation

LOVELAND, Colo - On Monday, September 21, shortly after midnight, Loveland police officers responded to an iPhone crash notification near the I-25 and Eisenhower Boulevard offramp. Contact was made with two individuals, both who were found to have suffered gunshot wounds. The two sustained life-threatening
injuries and were transported for emergency medical care. They remain stable but continue to face significant recovery.

Since the incident, the Loveland Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division has worked around the clock. Through extensive investigative work and interagency collaboration, investigators successfully resolved the case Tuesday evening, resulting in three arrests. The suspects are believed to have known one of
the victims and evidence gathered during the investigation confirmed this was a targeted incident.

We truly thank our local, state, and federal partners, including the Thornton, Westminster, and Commerce City Police Departments, the District Attorney's Office, CIAC, FBI Task Forces, ATF, and so many others for making these apprehensions possible.

The suspects, Jose Silva, Andres Valles, and a juvenile, face the following charges:

• CRS 18-3-102: Attempted Murder in the First Degree, two counts, (F2)
• CRS 18-3-202: Assault in the First Degree (F3)
• CRS 18-12-107.5: Illegal Discharge of a Firearm (F5)
• CRS 18-2-201: Conspiracy to Commit a Felony (F6)
• CRS 18-1.3-406: Crime of Violence and Violent Crime, causing death or serious bodily injury (SE)

Valles also faces an additional charge: CRS 18-12-103: Possession of a Weapon by a Previous Offender (F6)

Magistrate Doak set bond at $1.25 million for Valles and $750,000 for Silva. Both are cash only. Magistrate Siegel ordered the juvenile suspect detained pending the next court appearance.

"These incidents have no place in our community," said Sergeant J. Pfoff. "When they occur, our department will relentlessly pursue those responsible. We remain committed to protecting everyone in Loveland and will continue working tirelessly to ensure justice is served."

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The listed charge(s) are merely an accusation, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. The purpose of this news release is to provide timely information to the public. The details contained in this release are based on preliminary information available at the time of drafting. The Loveland Police Department's understanding of this incident may change as additional evidence is collected, analyzed, and reviewed.