Weekend shooting in east Colorado Springs that left 2 dead investigated as murder-suicide; victims identified
The El Paso County Coroner’s Office has identified the victims of a weekend shooting that is being investigated as a murder-suicide.
Two people died and another person was wounded in a shooting in southeast Colorado Springs Saturday January 18, according to police.
The El Paso County Coroner’s Office has identified the victims as Donte Cross, 50, and Tiana Smith, 32.
Cross’s death is being investigated as a homicide and Smith’s death is being investigated as a suicide, according to the Coroner’s Office.
Officers responded to a 10 p.m. call about a shooting at a residence in the 4100 block of Apollo Village Circle, near Airport Road and South Academy Boulevard, officials said.
When they arrived, they found a man and a woman, both dead from gunshot wounds.
Another woman, suffering from a gunshot wound, was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive.
Everyone involved in the deadly incident has been accounted for, police said. A homicide investigation is ongoing.
The Colorado Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s help in the investigation. They say to call 719-444-4000 or 719-634-7867 to remain anonymous.







