Visitors say shooting at Garden of the Gods hasn’t scared them away

Visitors continue to hike, bike and drive through Garden of the Gods Monday night after Sunday’s shooting.

A woman was shot in the back while riding on a motorcycle through the park after it had closed Sunday. She had been riding on the back of the motorcycle while her husband drove.

When the couple got home, police say the husband checked his wife’s back and found gunshot wounds. He then drove her to the hospital.

Colorado Springs police launched an investigation after the victim showed up at the hospital early Monday morning.

Police say the couple passed another driver going through the park, and the unknown driver began following the couple. At some point, the victim felt a burning sensation on her back.

The victim is expected to survive.

Police said it would be a tough case to crack because the victim wasn’t able to provide a description of the shooter or the vehicle because it was dark.

Despite the incident, there was a steady stream of visitors into the park after dark on Monday. People said the incident was cause for concern, but it would not deter them from exploring the park.

“It’s a little concerning,” said Audrey Pasvogel.

“It’s kind of scary but I feel like it’s, like stuff is happening all over the world right now so I wouldn’t be nervous going places,” said Katherine Ward.

If you have any information about this incident, you’re asked to call CSPD at (719) 444-7000.