Six people were shot and killed at a birthday in Colorado Springs early Sunday after a man began shooting inside a residence. The suspect took his own life after the murders.
Authorities say the suspect drove to the party, located in a mobile home community, entered the residence and began shooting at 12:18AM. He is believed to be the boyfriend of one of the victims. The suspect has not yet been identified. Police say children who were at the party were unharmed.
Colorado Springs Police Chief Vince Niski said officers and investigators on the scene are “left incredibly shaken.”
“Today we find ourselves mourning the loss of lives and praying solemnly for those who were injured and those who lost family members," Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers said. "We think too of the emergency personnel who responded to a horrific scene and we keep them in our prayers today."
To our community-
— Colorado Springs Police Department (@CSPDPIO) May 9, 2021
Here is the latest information on this morning's homicides, to include what we know so far, a message from Chief Niski, & more.
We are still early in this investigation. As more info becomes available, we will release as appropriate.https://t.co/TiGWnX3dUc
This piece was written by Ray Dietrich on May 9, 2021. It originally appeared in RedVoiceMedia.com and is used by permission.
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