Edgewater, Colorado – A year has passed since the tragic shooting incident near a Tesla charging station that resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man, Adam Fresquez. To honor his memory, Fresquez’s family gathered for a somber mass and dove release ceremony. Emotions ran high as Adam’s mother, Lena Fresquez Mendez, expressed her ongoing struggle with the loss, saying, “I keep on expecting Adam to call me even though I know I’m not gonna get that call.”
As his loved ones reflected on the past year, they acknowledged that grief knows no timeline, with the pain remaining as raw as it was initially. Despite the passage of time, the void left by Adam’s absence has not lessened. The family decided to lay his ashes to rest in a mausoleum at a local cemetery, a sacred place where they could find solace and visit him in peace.
The tragic altercation that led to Fresquez’s untimely death occurred at the Tesla charging station in Edgewater on May 3, 2023. An argument between Fresquez and another individual escalated, resulting in two fatal gunshots to Fresquez’s back, as determined by the autopsy report. The suspect in the case, Jeremy Smith, was apprehended seven months later in December.
Smith now faces serious charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter and is currently being held in custody at Jefferson County Jail on a $150,000 bail. The legal proceedings are set to continue with an arraignment scheduled for May 20th, shedding light on the pursuit of justice for the loss of Adam Fresquez.
In the wake of this tragedy, the community continues to grapple with the impact of senseless violence, as families are left to mourn the loss of a loved one. The solemn remembrance of Adam Fresquez serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating consequences that can arise from conflicts that escalate into irreparable harm. As the legal process unfolds, the hope for closure and accountability remains a central focus for those affected by this heartbreaking event.