By L. Parsons A man with an apparent alibi for a homicide that occurred on Thursday, May 21, in Winslow is now in custody after video footage reveals him as the primary suspect. Winslow police officers had responded to shots fired in the 100 block of West Third Street and found Durand Calnimptewa, 40, of Winslow had sustained a gunshot wound to the chest. Officers attempted life saving measures but Calnimptewa was pronounced deceased at the scene. According to Winslow Police Chief Dan Brown, “The victim was just sitting on his porch and the suspect walked up to him and shot him. We are not sure if there was an altercation or if these two even knew each other.” Two shots were actually fired at Calnimptewa, the first missed and the suspect fired a second, killing Calnimptewa. The suspect, Andre Coleman, 21, of Winslow was sought for questioning by the Navajo County Homicide Task Force, which assisted WPD in the investigation. Coleman went to the police department on on May 22 and after questioning was cleared as a suspect. Brown explained, “After reading him his Miranda Rights and questioning him, he appeared to have an alibi. At that time, we had no probable cause to detain him, although we knew we would be checking into his alibi as well as security footage from home and business cameras in the area.” As the investigation continued, Brown said, “It was becoming clear that Coleman was at the very least involved. When we were able to look at the camera footage, there was no way this wasn’t him. I am very confident we have the right person here.” Brown explained that the suspect in the security footage matched Coleman’s description, including the multiple tattoos worn by Coleman. “In the video, he isn’t wearing a shirt and some of those tattoos are pretty unique.” Before WPD could apprehend Coleman, he once again made contact with the department on his own on May 25. Brown said, “He heard we were looking for him and brought himself in. We presented him with the video footage and were able to arrest him. He is currently in custody at the Navajo County Jail on the charge of first-degree murder. I would like to extend my appreciation to not only our detectives but those at the Navajo County Homicide Task Force and to the community for coming forward.”
