Tag: death
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Air Force Academy freshman dies on campus
An Air Force Academy cadet died on campus Wednesday night. Freshman Avery Koonce, 19, of Taylor, Texas, was found unconscious in her dormitory, according to a news release from the academy. “We lost an incredible teammate last night — while only with us for a short time, Avery positively impacted her unit, her intercollegiate team, and her…
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Cyclist found deceased in Colorado Springs creek
A cyclist was found deceased in a creek in Colorado Springs on Tuesday morning. Just before 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, the Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center received two 911 calls regarding a person found in Douglas Creek along the Sinton Trail. The good Samaritans who made the 911 calls were on their bikes passing through…
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WWII Navy corpsman remembered at Pikes Peak National Cemetery for his service during Iwo Jima
The Marines called him “doc.” Renee Tabet explained her stepfather, Escolastico “Cole” Griego, a young Navy corpsman drafted at 19, was tasked with making life-and-death decisions on Iwo Jima, one of the bloodiest battles of World War II. “He would go from one soldier to the other soldier, doing the best he could,” she said.…
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Don’t leave pets alone in cars this summer: Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
With summer in full swing, and area residents spending more time outdoors, officials with the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region are again imploring pet owners to prioritize the safety of their four-footed friends. Each year, the humane society responds to dozens of calls about pets left behind in cars during the summer months,…
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Don’t leave pets alone in cars this summer: Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
With summer in full swing, and area residents spending more time outdoors, officials with the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region are again imploring pet owners to prioritize the safety of their four-footed friends. Each year, the humane society responds to dozens of calls about pets left behind in cars during the summer months,…
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Don’t leave pets alone in cars this summer: Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
With summer in full swing, and area residents spending more time outdoors, officials with the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region are again imploring pet owners to prioritize the safety of their four-footed friends. Each year, the humane society responds to dozens of calls about pets left behind in cars during the summer months,…
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Police investigating after body found at Colorado Springs park
A death investigation is underway after a body was found Friday at America the Beautiful Park, according to Colorado Springs police. “At 10:13 this morning, our Homeless Outreach Team responded to a call for service for a suspicious death,” according to police department spokesman Ira Cronin. “Our homicide unit responded to investigate and that investigation…
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1 killed in shooting south of downtown Colorado Springs, police say
Colorado Springs police are investigating a deadly shooting near Dorchester Park on Wednesday night, officials said. Officers responded to a call about shots fired approximately at 9:30 p.m., near Interstate 25 and South Nevada Avenue, south of downtown Colorado Springs. Upon arrival they found a man with life-threatening injuries, police said. The victim was taken…
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Coroner releases autopsies of Colorado Springs children allegedly killed by mother
Investigators believe Elianna “Ellie” Wentz, 9, and Aden Wentz, 7, were killed by their mother, Kimberlee Singler, on Dec. 18.
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El Paso County votes to settle potential lawsuits over death of Dezaree Archuleta in the jail
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to settle potential lawsuits over an 18-year-old’s death in El Paso County jail for $1 million. The commission approved the settlement on a 4-1 vote with no discussion. Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez voted against the settlement. The settlement resolves all claims stemming from Dezaree Archuleta’s medical and mental…