Brandy Cantu Faces Murder Charges | Colorado Springs News

A woman named Brandy Cantu now faces second-degree murder charges after allegedly firing the fatal shot that killed Andrea Martinez on New Year’s Day 2025 in Colorado Springs. Cantu claims it was an accident, but a judge approved moving forward with charges after investigators spent over 18 months identifying her as the suspect. Eyewitnesses described a car speeding off after the shooting, and rumors of multiple shooters initially muddied the investigation — until Cantu’s alleged accomplice, Ricky Gomez, identified her as the shooter, saying the gun was meant to scare, not kill. Gomez also helped locate the weapon dumped in Prospect Lake. Video footage captured the chaotic scene: a street brawl erupting from a New Year’s Eve party, a car pulling up, someone getting in, and then the gunshot — followed by a getaway. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c2ab0473bc96e2e6