🌱 Shooting Victim Identified + Interstate 25 Head-On Collision

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Colorado Springs today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and milder. High: 55 Low: 30.

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Here are the top three stories today in Colorado Springs:

1. The El Paso County Coroner's Office has identified the man who was fatally shot by members of the Colorado Springs Police Department on Mar. 7. 39-year-old James Gregory pointed a firearm at police officers while fleeing in the 400 block of North Circle Drive. The officers involved in the shooting are uninjured and have been placed on administrative leave according to department policy. (Press Release Desk)
2. The Colorado Department of Corrections has notified the Colorado Springs community that Charles William Swift has been discharged from prison. Swift is a sexually violent predator according to the parole board. The community and police department must be notified of Swift entering into the Colorado Springs area in accordance with Colorado law. (Press Release Desk)
3. A section of northbound Interstate 25 was closed Friday while the Colorado Springs Police Department investigated a head-on collision. One of the drivers was taken to Memorial Hospital to receive treatment of wounds sustained during the accident. Officers suspect that Angel Betancourt was driving under the influence. (KRDO)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Virtual Yoga At Pikes Peak Library Virtual Events (9:00 AM)
• District 49 Hiring Event At District 49 (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum is hosting a Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt. The event begins Mar. 12. (Facebook)
• The Colorado Springs Police Department continues the Road to the Furry Final Four event. Click to vote between K9 Kai and K9 Rocco. (Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.