🌱 Bentley Point Shooting + $175,000 Settlement Approved

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Erica Zenn, your host of the Colorado Springs Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cold. High: 19 Low: 4.

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Here are the top three stories in Colorado Springs today:

1. The Colorado Springs Police Department responded to a shooting that occurred inside a residence this past weekend. The incident happened at the 2700 block of Bentley Point where 33-year-old Justin Hall was found deceased. Colorado Springs Police have ruled the death a homicide but no arrests have been made in connection to the investigation. (Press Release Desk)
2. The City of Colorado Springs announced they will not be opening any warming centers in response to the winter storm. Officials point to Spring Rescue Mission as an alternative to those who are seeking shelter. The city has said they will re-evaluate as the situation develops or if there is a widespread power outage. (KRDO)
3. The Colorado Springs city council has voted to approve $175,000 in a settlement related to an incident that occurred during the George Floyd protests. Accompanying the settlement is a number of policy changes for the Colorado Springs Police Department. To see the policy changes and find more details on the case please click the link. (KKTV 11 News)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• AARP Tax-Aide At Library 21c (9:00 AM)
• Storytime At The East Library and Information Center (9:30 AM)
• Music And Movement At The Cheyenne Mountain Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Cheyenne Mountain Fiction Book Club At The Cheyenne Mountain Branch Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Colorado Springs School District 11 notified the community that all D11 schools and buildings were closed on Wednesday due to winter weather. (Facebook)
• Colorado Springs Police Department urges the community to drive slow and to follow safe driving practices during the winter weather. (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Pueblo Colorado announced that snow should decrease across the region by today. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.

— 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.