🌱 South Chelton Road Shooting Investigation + Lost Pet Prevention

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First, today's weather:

Clouds yielding to sun. High: 52 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories today in Colorado Springs:

1. The Colorado Springs Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1900 block of South Chelton Road. The department reports that two men fired at an occupied apartment on Saturday. Thankfully, nobody was injured. Anyone with information related to the shooting is being asked to contact the department at 719-444-7000 or Crime Stoppers at 719-634-STOP. (KKTV)
2. The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region reports that it helped reunite 4,559 lost pets with their families last year. The majority of those lost pets were reportedly dogs. Click the link for a list of tips and tricks on what to do if your pet goes missing and how to ensure they will be found. (KKTV)
3. Colorado Governor Jared Polis visited Colorado Springs on Friday to discuss wildfire matters. The visit was scheduled during a time when Colorado Springs is experiencing a period of extreme wildfire danger. According to the El Paso County Fire Department, the biggest priority in a wildfire is evacuating residents in a safe fast manner. (KRDO)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Baby Time At The East Library and Information Center (9:30 AM)
• Trauma-Informed Yoga and Meditation At The Rockrimmon Branch Library (10:15 AM)
• Speak English Group At The Old Colorado City Branch Library (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Colorado College recognizes the issues that the climate crisis poses during Earth Day. The college will celebrate Earth Week with interactive and learning activities on campus. (Facebook)
• The Colorado Springs Police Department is presenting a Use of Force Study at Stargazers Theatre on Apr. 26. The presentation will begin at 3:00 p.m. (Facebook)
• Colorado Springs School District 11 is asking for parents to share their experiences at upcoming meetings. The next two meetings will be today (Apr. 25) and May 10. (Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with 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.