Man killed in late February shooting off Academy Blvd. as 24-year-old Fort Carson soldier
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has released the identity of the man killed in a shooting in late February.
Shahid Burke, 24, was shot and killed in the 1000 block of North Academy Boulevard, according to police.
Burke was an infantryman at Fort Carson. His current assignment was with the 2-23 Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team. He had served in the military for almost five and a half years, Fort Carson said.
The Mountian Post released the following statement:
“The 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team family is devastated by the loss of Sgt. Shahid Burke. He was an instrumental member of the Raider team, and his loss will be felt across the brigade,” said Col. Anthony Keller, commander of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. “Our hearts are with Burke’s family and all who knew him during this difficult time. We are committed to supporting our Soldiers struggling with this sudden and tragic loss.”
On Feb. 28, police responded to the call around 2:50 a.m., though Burke had already been taken to the hospital. Officers got to the hospital and found out he had died there.
According to CSPD, this is the 11th homicide in Colorado Springs this year.
Anyone with information is asked to call CSPD at (719) 444-4000. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719)634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.
