Joana Cruz, age 53

Lost to gun violence on May 9, 2021 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Photo sources:

• Contributed photo
• New York Post: Identities of Colorado Springs shooting victims released
• May 10: New York Post: Identities of Colorado Springs shooting victims released
• Colorado Springs Gazette: Joana Cruz

News sources:

• Colorado Springs Gazette: Neighbors in Colorado Springs mass shooting mourn the 6 slain
• Colorado Springs: Update: Homicide Investigation 2800 Block of Preakness Way
• Colorado Springs Gazette: Colorado Springs mass shooting leaves 7 dead, including suspect, at birthday party: police
• KOAA: Colorado Springs Police say mass shooting on Preakness Way was fueled by domestic violence
• May 9: https://www.kktv.com: ‘Horrendous act’: 7 including suspect killed in shooting at Colorado Springs birthday party
• KUSA.com: 6 victims in shooting at Colorado Springs birthday party, suspected gunman takes own life
• Gun Violence Archive

Also killed were:

• Jose Gutierrez, age 21
• Jose Ibarra, age 26
• Mayra Ibarra de Perez, age 32
• Melvin Perez, age 30
• Sandra Cecilia Ibarra, age 28

Other nearby fatal shootings:

• Colorado Springs, CO - April 18, 2024
• Colorado Springs, CO - April 12, 2024
• Colorado Springs, CO - March 30, 2024
• Colorado Springs, CO - March 9, 2024
• Colorado Springs, CO - February 16, 2024