ALAMOSA - In response to a report of possible shots fired, Alamosa Police Department responded to 216 State Avenue at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday night.

Upon arriving on the scene, officers found the body of a deceased man who had been shot. A female person of interest, later identified as 57-year old Kawanna Nelson of Alamosa, remained on the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

Ms. Nelson was taken into custody, subsequently charged with 2^nd Degree Homicide, and transported to the Alamosa County Detention Center. She is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday afternoon for a hearing on advisement of charges.

The victim has been identified and the Alamosa County Coroner will release his name after proper notification of next of kin.

The Alamosa Police Department is working in partnership with the 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office on this investigation, which is currently ongoing and in the very early stages. 

All parties involved have been contacted at this time. This was an isolated incident and there is no risk to the community.