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Vigil Held For Murdered Young Mother Of 2 Boys

DENVER (CBS4) - People who knew and loved Lydia Coronado gathered in Huston Lake Park Friday night.

Coronado, a young mother of two boys, was killed Sunday evening in the area of Kentucky Avenue and Alcott Street. Another man was critically injured.

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Police are looking for 18-year-old Jesus Juardo-Lugo in connection to the shootings.

Coronado's husband, Cesar Trejo, were among those who gathered Friday.

"I couldn't protect her," he said. "I couldn't help her."

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Rosemary Sanchez and her son were with Coronado Sunday night. That's where Sanchez says they met Juardo-Lugo for the first time.

"My brother-in-law cheersed him because they were drinking the same beers," she said. "That started the conversation."

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After 30 minutes, as they were set to leave, that's when Sanchez says things turned violent.

"Next thing I know he was lifting his hands and he had a gun in his hands and I jumped in my car."

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As Coronado's friends and family search for closure, they're making a plea for justice.

"Just turn yourself in."

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with funeral costs.

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