Logan McClelland: Bradley Blehm identified as Big O Tires employee allegedly shot by teen

Update below: Eighteen-year-old Logan McClelland has been charged with murder related to a shooting at a Big O Tire store in Monument -- the second high-profile slaying in the community of late, following revelations about Monique Lynch, who allegedly brutalized Genesis Sims, nine, and then possibly buried her alive. The...

By Michael Roberts

August 11, 2010

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Update below: Eighteen-year-old Logan McClelland has been charged with murder related to a shooting at a Big O Tire store in Monument -- the second high-profile slaying in the community of late, following revelations about Monique Lynch, who allegedly brutalized Genesis Sims, nine, and then possibly buried her alive. The slain Big O employee slain has now been identified as Bradley Blehm, fifty. Look below for a larger photo of McClelland, seen here, as well as the latest release from the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.

IDENTITY OF SHOOTING VICTIM RELEASED

On August 9, 2010, a shooting occurred at the Big O Tire Store located in Monument. Earlier this morning, the El Paso County Coroner's Office conducted an autopsy of the victim. The victim has been identified as 50 year old, Bradley Blehm. The preliminary autopsy report indicates the manner of death to be homicide and cause of death was multiple gun shot wounds. This is the second homicide investigation in the town of Monument this year.

The suspect, Logan McClelland, is being held in the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center, facing charges of First Degree Murder.

Any additional details regarding this case will be released as they become available.

Update, August 12: An affidavit sheds additional light on the case. Get more information in this post: "Logan McClelland: Did He Have to Shoot Big O Worker Bradley Blehm During Parking Lot Spat?"

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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