Alamosa, CO – On May 7, 2025 at approximately 12:24 pm, the Alamosa Police Department
was notified of a shooting that occurred in the 200 block of 8th Street.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered a male victim with a gunshot wound who was
conscious and able to speak with law enforcement. Subsequently, officers and Alamosa County
Sheriff’s deputies apprehended a suspect without resistance. Detectives are currently
interviewing multiple identified witnesses.
The victim was taken to San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center before being airlifted to a
Front Range hospital and is currently in critical condition. The suspect, Daniel Barela, 60, of
Alamosa, was also hospitalized, then released into law enforcement custody. Following an
interview, Barela was transported to the Alamosa County Jail.
Barela is being charged with the following:
● Criminal Attempt – 2nd Degree Murder
● 1st Degree Assault
● Robbery
● Reckless Endangerment
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation, and charges may be amended.
However, authorities have confirmed this was an isolated event and it poses no ongoing threat to
public safety.
The Alamosa Police Department was assisted by the Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado
State Patrol and the Adams State University Police Department.
