Victim, suspect identified in Costilla County shooting

David Delotta, homicide suspect

COSTILLA COUNTY – Costilla County Sheriff Danny Sanchez has released the name of individuals involved in a Friday night shooting in Costilla County.

Costilla County deputies were dispatched to County Road 11 west of Blanca at 9:00 p.m. Friday night where they found the body of a male who was the victim of a gunshot wound.

The male, who was deceased, has been identified as Omega Revelation McCullagh, 36. According to Sanchez, it is believed that McCullagh had been living in Costilla County for about six months.

The suspect in the shooting has been identified as David Delotta, 38, also of Costilla County.

According to Sheriff Sanchez, Delotta called the Costilla County Sheriff’s Office and told authorities he had shot someone following an altercation. He was subsequently taken into custody on property southwest of CR 11 where he had been living with his mother in a tent.

Delotta, who is being held in the Costilla County Jail, has been charged with 2nd degree murder and bond set at $150,000.

Sanchez emphasized that is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released as it becomes available.