Alamosa, CO – Around 6:20 pm on Sunday, June 23, 2024, an alert citizen contacted law enforcement to let them know they had seen a person matching Henry Corral’s description north of County Road 10S and east of County Road 106S. Law enforcement immediately had officers in the area who spotted Corral. After a lengthy foot pursuit with law enforcement officers from Adams State University Police, Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office, Alamosa PD SWAT, US Marshals and CBI Fugitive Task Force officers, Corral was captured and taken into custody without further incident. He was transported to San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center for injuries sustained during the crash he was involved in after fleeing the Sunset Inn motel. Due to medical complications, Corral was life-flighted to a front range hospital where he was treated. Alamosa Police officers accompanied Corral to the hospital and upon his release, transported him to the Alamosa County Jail.
The capture of Corral involved the majority of agencies from across the San Luis Valley, to include, Alamosa Police Department, Alamosa Fire Department, Monte Vista Police Department, Adams State Police Department, Alamosa County Sheriff, Conejos County Sheriff, Chaffee County Sheriff SWAT, Colorado State Patrol, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Colorado Bureau of Investigation Fugitive Task Force, Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, BLM Rangers, US Forest Service Rangers, and the US Marshals. At the height of the manhunt, over 80 officers from these agencies were going door to door looking for Corral and searching by ground and air.
In addition, the community support law enforcement and first responders received was greatly appreciated. Special thanks to Woody’s Q Shack for drinks and water, SLV Health and Alamosa County Commissioners for food, and Alamosa County Shield 10-78 and SLV RETAC for breakfast and lunch for all the first responders who were investigating this horrific crime and searching for the suspect.
The two victims of the shooting remain in critical condition at Front Range hospitals for treatment.
Investigators continue to interview witnesses and gather evidence to identify a motive for this senseless shooting. Anyone who has knowledge or information that may be helpful to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Alamosa Police Department, Investigations Division at 719-589-2548.