Man Who Died After Boulder Traffic Stop Identified

BOULDER, CO — A man who died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in a traffic stop Monday has been identified. Kevin Flecha, 25, of Las Vegas, was in "emotional distress," according to a missing persons alert found by the Boulder Daily Camera.

"Unfortunately Keven was located deceased," Nevada's Red Rock Search & Rescue said in a Facebook post that included the Las Vegas police bulletin. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."

An officer stopped a vehicle with a possible stolen license plate in the 2800 block of Moorhead Avenue at 5:30 a.m. Monday, police said. After the vehicle stopped, the officer heard a gunshot and called for backup.

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A reverse 911 was sent to 229 homes within a five-block radius advising community members to shelter in place.

Boulder Police SWAT arrived at 5:45 a.m. and found Flecha dead inside the car, authorities said.

Flecha was driving his own car, but may have had stolen license plates on the vehicle, the Daily Camera reported.

If you or someone you know is in distress, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255.