Shooting victim’s family says he texted girlfriend moments before his death

DENVER (KDVR) — A family mourns the loss of Richard “Richie” Lovato, who was killed in a shooting Monday night.

Lovato’s relatives talked about who he was and what they say led up to his death.

“Richie was a very happy, loving young man who cared deeply about his family. and we just really miss him,” Kimberly Lovato said.

Kimberly Lovato is Richie’s aunt. She spoke with FOX31 from her home in Pueblo.

“Richie is more like a son to me than my nephew,” she said. “I’ve been so close to him.”

Like the rest of his family, Lovato’s death has been hard to reconcile, especially how he died.

The Denver Police Department said Lovato was shot and killed…