Man arrested for murder in downtown Colorado Springs shooting
Police say a 27-year-old man is in custody for second-degree murder after another man was found shot dead just after 2 a.m. Thursday in downtown Colorado Springs.
The shooting happened near the 100 block of N. Cascade Ave. That’s where police found 26-year-old Jalon Morgan with a gunshot wound.
CSPD began investigating and found evidence leading them to a suspect. An arrest warrant was obtained for Timothy Key. On Friday, Key turned himself in at the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center. A mugshot hasn’t been made available yet.
We still don’t know what led to the shooting, but Key isn’t facing a first-degree murder charge.
Key had a criminal past in Colorado Springs, including murder and assault charges that were dismissed in August 2012.
Morgan’s death is the 28th homicide in the city so far this year.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
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One man is dead following an early morning shooting in Colorado Springs.
Police were called to the 100 block of N. Cascade Ave. just after 2:00 a.m. Thursday. When officers arrived they found the victim inside a parking structure with a gunshot wound. First responders attempted life-saving measures, but the man died at the scene.
The Colorado Springs Police Department is asking any witnesses to call (719) 444-7000, or Crime Stoppers at (719) 634-STOP.
KRDO will update this story once new information is available.
