Jury finds man guilty in shooting death of ex-wife
DENVER (KDVR) — On Thursday, a jury found David Lechner, 45, guilty in the shooting death of his ex-wife early on March 30, 2023.
Lechner was arrested after he was accused of shooting and killing his ex-wife Tracy Lechner. According to the affidavit released at the time, Lechner told police he was “trying to protect his kids.”
Lechner was found guilty of first-degree murder, attempted kidnapping and use of a stun gun.
On the day of the shooting, a spokesperson for the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said a man and a woman were involved in an argument outside of the home, where neighbors heard and witnessed the shooting.
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Lechner allegedly drove away from the scene and was arrested near East Orchard Road and South Havana Street after a bystander rammed their vehicle into his trying to stop him.
He was found with several stab wounds and was taken to the hospital. After Lechner was released from the hospital he was booked into the Arapahoe County Justice Center. The sheriff’s office did not know whether or not the stab wounds were self-inflicted at the time.
The trial began on Monday. Closing arguments were heard Thursday morning before the judge turned the case over to the jury for deliberation.
Sentencing will take place Monday, April 22 at 9 a.m.
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