Colorado State University had its first killing on campus Friday night when a man was fatally shot in a parking lot of a residence hall, according to CSU police.
The deceased, who was identified tonight as 27-year-old Matthew Quitmeyer, was not believed to be a CSU student.
Quitmeyer received a single gunshot wound in the upper left chest, according to Dexter Yarbrough, chief of police for the CSU police department.
Police also believe this was an isolated incident and there was no immediate threat or danger to students or guests on campus or area residents. CSU and Fort Collins police have maintained a large presence in the area.
CSU police were notified of a body in the parking lot of Summit Hall at 11:08 p.m. Friday. Police arrived a few minutes later and found an “unresponsive” man.
CSU police used CPR and an AED, or automated electronic defibrillator, on the victim with no response.
Poudre Fire Authority and Poudre Valley Hospital ambulances arrived shortly thereafter, but they were unable to revive him, according to CSU office of public relations.
He was then taken to the Poudre Valley Hospital.
The coroner conducted an autopsy this afternoon.
Individuals who have any information regarding the incident are asked to call the CSU police department at 970-491-6425.
Steve Graff: 303-954-1661 or sgraff@denverpost.com
