In an interview at her home Monday afternoon, Jessica Fierro described her husband's heroic efforts to prevent greater tragedy.
Richard Fierro, 45, an Army veteran who completed four tours between Iraq and Afghanistan, yelled for someone to call the police, she said.
Jessica Fierro said her two best friends were shot and her daughter broke her knee as she ran for cover.
Richard Fierro earned his MBA from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs last year.
Deon J. Hampton reported from Colorado Springs, Janelle Griffith and Melissa Chan reported from New York.
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