Sugar City Man Arrested for First-Degree Murder After Fatal Shooting

Description: The Crowley County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting in Sugar City, Colorado. Daniel Arellano, 60, died from a gunshot wound, and Aaron Glendenning, 28, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder following an alleged verbal dispute. Read the Full Report from the Crowley County Sheriff’s Office...


Published: 05/31/2026
Byline: SECO News

 
Sugar City Shooting Leaves One Dead, Suspect Charged for First-Degree Murder
 
Sugar City, Colorado - On 05/30/2026 at about 1:25 pm, the Crowley County Sheriff's Office responded to the 500 block of Colorado Ave in Sugar City for a report of a gunshot victim.
 
Deputies secured the area and rendered life-saving measures to the victim, identified as 60-year-old Daniel Arellano of Sugar City.
 
Authorities quickly identified a suspect 28-year-old Aaron Glendenning of Sugar City, and transported him to Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center for precautionary measures. 
 
Despite life-saving measures attempted on-scene, in the ambulance, and at the hospital, Daniel succumbed to his injury and was pronounced deceased. His next of kin has been notified.
 
Once released from the hospital, Aaron was taken into custody and is being held in the Crowley County Detention Center for first-degree murder.
 
This was an isolated incident resulting from a verbal dispute.
 
The Crowley County Sheriff’s Office is investigating this incident.
 
The Crowley County Sheriff's Office is seeking information related to this incident. Anyone who witnessed the events leading up to the shooting or who may have information relevant to the investigation is encouraged to contact Crowley County Undersheriff Jonathan Mazzella at 719-267-5235.
 
Even seemingly minor details may assist investigators as they work to determine the full circumstances surrounding this case.
 
All parties considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.


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