(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Protestors marched from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) to the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s (DA) Office on Sunday, Dec. 1, calling for action against police violence and negligence after a shooting left Anthony Padilla dead in his apartment complex in March of 2023.

The Padilla family says Anthony was shot and killed at his apartment complex by a neighbor back in March. Ian Padilla, Anthony’s younger brother told FOX21 News that Anthony was using the communal laundry room at this apartment complex when a neighbor accused him of breaking and entering and shot Anthony.

The family alleged that deputies did not provide Anthony with proper medical care, which they say resulted in his death. According to the Padillas, the case was taken to a grand jury where they claim no evidence was shown, resulting in no charges. The family alleges District Attorney Michael Allen mishandled the case to protect the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies who responded to the call.

“We’re here to spread awareness, help get people aware of what Michael Allen is capable of and what he has done,” said Ian Padilla. “So other people who maybe he’s done this to, can come out and help support, and show that this is unjust. We don’t deserve this as the people of Colorado Springs. We deserve what’s fair and right.”

FOX21 News contacted the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office for comment but has not heard back as of this article.