🌱 2 Killed, Several Injured In Shootings + Apartment Fire

Happy Monday, neighbors! Here's everything going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and milder. High: 49 Low: 29.

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Here are the top stories today in Colorado Springs:

1. Two people were killed and several people were injured in three early morning shootings in Colorado Springs. At about 1:20 a.m., police responded to the first shooting at the Summit Creek apartment complex, the second shooting happened across the street, and another down the street at Lexington Village Lane. Police believe all shootings are related. (KKTV 11 News)
2. The Colorado Spring Police Department says shots were fired during a house party on Saturday night. Officers were called to the 400 block of Bonfoy Avenue on reports of gunshots around 11:20 p.m. When police arrived, they found around 30 shell casings, two cars with bullet holes, and a house that has been hit. (FOX21News.com)
3. Authorities say crews responded to a fire near University Village Apartments off of Nevada avenue on Saturday afternoon. Firefighters believe it started in a bush outside and spread to one apartment building and part of the roof. The fire is still under investigation. (KKTV 11 News)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Professional Learning Communities (PLC) At Sierra High School (7:25 AM)
• JROTC After School - Col. Miller At Harrison High School (2:05 PM)
• Class of 2024 Meetings At Porschae Chitmon Turner (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Colorado Springs Police Department shared that their Academy Recruits have continued with their 17th week of training learning about crime scene investigations. If you're interested in joining the next Academy class, check out the Facebook post. (Facebook)
• Colorado Springs Police Department said that Colorado Springs is in the US's top 10 places to live, and they're hiring. (Facebook)
• The Gazette shared that Englewood-based American Furniture Warehouse has donated $1 million to the victims who lost homes in the Marshall fire. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Erica Zenn

About me: Erica Zenn is a Masters Student in Applied Psychology at the University of Southern California who originally hails from Chapel Hill, NC. With a bachelors degree from Cornell University, Erica is an expert verbal and written communicator who brings extensive experience in employee engagement and customer experience of companies. Erica is passionate about community building, and loves using her writing and communication skills to bring people together.