A 15-year-old male is behind bars today, and he’s facing two counts of murder. The teen, whose name has not been released, is accused of killing Leroy Law and Darius Cheatom in November. The killings happened in the 4400 block of Fountain Springs Grove, and both men were found dead in a car. The teen…… MORE
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Three Vehicle Crash
The intersection of North Academy and Austin Bluffs Parkway is open this morning after a three-vehicle crash closed down multiple lanes last night. Colorado Springs Police say a vehicle turned left at a red light onto Austin Bluffs, which caused the crash. As of this morning, officers don’t believe that drugs or alcohol played any…… MORE
Cigarette Causes Fire
Colorado Springs firefighters believe that a cigarette caused a fire in a home on Clemson Drive on Saturday. Fire crews say there’s extensive damage to the back of the home, but there were no injuries reported. However, Lt. Aaron McConnellogue warns that cigarettes can cause fires if they’re left unattended. He says cigarettes can cause…… MORE
Suspect At Large
A suspect is still at large after a carjacking this morning. It happened about 5:15 a.m. in the 3700 Block of Drennan road, close to the intersection of South Academy. The victim had stopped to get gas when an unknown person approached the victim with a gun. After hitting the victim, the armed man stole…… MORE
Counties Requiring Masks
Mask wearing is now mandatory in three Colorado counties. Yesterday, the Jefferson County Board of Public Health voted to make wearing masks required in indoor public spaces. This includes places like restaurants, stores and gyms. The mandate goes into effect tomorrow, and applies to anyone over the age of three. The Tri-County Health Department issued…… MORE
Victims Identified in Shooting
We now know the names fo two victims shot near the skatepark in Memorial Park this weekend. Both were boys under the age of 15, and they were brothers. Our partners at KKTV 11 News report they were identified as Dominic and Dylan Celano. Dominic is dead and Dylan has critical injuries. They’re both sons…… MORE
Stabbing in Security Area
A suspect is in custody this morning after he barricaded himself in a home in the Security-Widefield are for several hours on Sunday. Julian Espinoza, 36, was arrested on charges of assault. It satrted when a woman was stabbed in the area near Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday. She…… MORE
Pilot from Falcon Killed
A pilot killed in an accident at Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas has been identified as 2nd Lt. Anthony Wentz of Falcon. The incident happened on Friday, and the U.S. Air Force says Wentz died after a “mishap” between two Talon trainer aircraft. Multiple pilots were involved in the incident, one has been treated…… MORE
Shooting at Skate Park
Colorado Springs Police are investigating a shooting this weekend that left two people and one injured. It happened on Saturday, near the skatepark in Memorial Park. Three people were found with gunshot wounds and one was dead. An adult died of their injuries and a juvenile is in critical condition. Last night, a vigil was…… MORE
RV Fire Was Accidental
Investigators have determined that a fire at the Windish RV Center in Fountain was accidental. The fire happened on the morning of Nov. 18. When fire crews arrived, they found several RVs in flames and the fire was moving toward a building. Fire crews were able to extinguish all flames by noon, and no injuries…… MORE
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