Aurora, CO – A man faces a first-degree murder charge following the shooting death of his wife during an apparent argument. David O’Grady allegedly shot his wife, Taylor Dawn Last, 29, on the morning of September 7 at their home.
O’Grady, 37, initially claimed he accidentally discharged his firearm while clearing it. He stated he attempted CPR for about an hour before calling 911.
Upon arrival, deputies found Last unresponsive on the ground, her body exhibiting signs of having been deceased for some time. O’Grady indicated that she had died several hours before help was summoned, contrary to his earlier claims.
The couple’s two young children were asleep in the house during the incident. Witnesses reported hearing loud arguing and a gunshot before the shooting, with children stating they saw O’Grady throw something at Last as she fell onto the bed.
O’Grady allegedly admitted to previously firing the gun into the bed during their fight. This admission complicates his assertion that the shooting was an accident.
In a GoFundMe campaign initiated by Last’s relatives, her aunt noted the devastating impact of the tragedy on her two daughters. The fundraising page emphasized Last’s role as a loving mother and lamented how her death leaves the children without both parents.