Colorado Springs Arrests Made After 18-Month Probe Into New Year’s Day Homicide

Authorities charged one woman with second-degree murder while investigators continue to seek information and an additional suspect faces warrants.

Overview

Detectives obtained arrest warrants on June 17, 2026, and the CSPD Violent Offender Fugitive Taskforce arrested 27-year-old Brandy Cantu the next day.
The case stems from a shooting that occurred on January 1, 2025, on the 5800 block of Oakwood Boulevard where officers found a woman who was later identified as Andrea Martinez.
CSPD charged Cantu with second-degree murder and issued warrants for 22-year-old Ricky Gomez on accessory to a crime and tampering with physical evidence.
The investigation remains active and police are asking anyone with information to contact the Colorado Springs Police or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.
The arrests close an 18-month investigative phase but legal steps such as formal filings and court appearances are pending and could affect the case timeline and community safety oversight.