Chieftan Drive Shooting Victims ID’d
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victims of an El Paso County shooting as 29-year-old Jeffrey Lawrence and 27-year-old Tara Buckler, both of Colorado Springs.
The shooting happened on Tuesday in the 9100 block of Chieftan Drive, a neighborhood just southeast of Colorado Springs. When deputies arrived, they found Lawrence and Buckler dead inside the home.
Deputies say that Lawrence shot and killed Buckler before turning the gun on himself.
Three children, all under the age of ten, were found unharmed outside of the home. The children are currently in custody of a local relative.
The Sheriff’s Office says the case is an open and active investigation. We will continue to bring you updates on KRDO.com and NewsChannel 13 as they become available.
