El Paso County Crime
Crime scene photos of Club Q mass shooting and suspect’s apartment released
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Fourth Judicial District Attorney’s Office released dozens of images used in the preliminary hearing for the accused killer in the Club Q mass shooting. The images depict the club following the attack, the suspect’s apartment, receipts indicating the suspect had previously been at the club, and more. Below are
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Accused killer in Club Q mass shooting to head to trial
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — During the second day of the preliminary hearing for the suspected killer in the Club Q mass shooting an El Paso County judge found probable cause to send the case to trial. Thursday morning, the hearing began with Fourth Judicial District Attorney Michael Allen arguing to include bias-motivated charges against
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Man involved in burglaries across the front range arrested in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A suspect in several burglaries was arrested by police in Colorado Springs. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, the suspect targeted fast-food restaurants along the front range including Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Fountain, and Denver. On February 23, detectives executed a search warrant at a house in the 1600
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El Paso County convicted pimp will not serve jail time
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — An El Paso County businesswoman convicted of pimping out multiple women over several years will not spend time in jail or prison. In December 2022, 32-year-old Shirley King was convicted of Pimping, Keeping A Place of Prostitution, Prostitution, and Pandering-Arranging Prostitution. Shirley King, 32 On Wednesday, a judge sentenced
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Suspect connected to Fountain Police Officer death previously admitted he didn’t take parole seriously
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — 13 Investigates has learned that one of the three suspects involved in the deadly police chase that led to a Fountain Police Officer’s death admitted to members of Colorado’s Parole Board that he didn’t take parole seriously and could “get over on the halfway house.” These words were uttered
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On the Lookout: convenience store assault suspects
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Police are asking for help to identify two teen suspects, who they say assaulted a 7-11 store clerk. The incident happened on January 17 at the convenience store off South Circle Drive, east of I-25. 7-11 Assault (CSPD) Surveillance video shows the two walking into the store — the first
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Two Colorado Springs Police officers involved in serious accident late Friday night
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — An investigation is underway into a serious crash involving an officer with the Colorado Springs Police Department. Around 11 p.m. Friday, a Colordo Springs Police cruiser was involved in a traffic accident along Sinton Rd., between Fillmore and Garden of the Gods. Officials told KRDO the crash involved two officers
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‘Double Standard’ Woman accused of sexually assaulting 13-year-old, getting pregnant avoids jail time
FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO)– A Fountain woman accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy and giving birth to his child will avoid jail time. According to arrest documents, Andrea Serrano claims she was “drunk” and “high on marijuana” when the alleged sexual assault happened in 2022. She was 31 at the time and the victim was
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Colorado Springs paramedic admits ‘not knowing what to do’ in deadly arrest of 63-year-old man
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — 13 Investigates obtained new body-worn camera footage showing the moments after a Colorado Springs man was taken to a hospital after being wrestled to the ground by a Colorado Springs Police officer and fire paramedic. On November 15, 2022, the Community Response Team (CRT) was dispatched to a home on
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Court records: Fort Carson soldier possessed hundreds of child porn images and videos
FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) — Court records obtained by 13 Investigates show investigators recovered hundreds of images and videos of child porn from a Fort Carson soldier’s phone. Earlier this month, Fountain Police arrested 26-year-old Josef Smith. At the time of his arrest, Smith was a staff sergeant out of Fort Carson with nearly seven years
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Investigation into car case that ended in a Fountain PD officer falling off bridge is complete
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has completed its investigation into the multi-hour car chase ending in a Fountain Police officer falling off a bridge. Ofc. Julian Becerra fell from a 40-foot bridge while trying to detain three suspects out of Pueblo, 31-year-old Devon Bobian, 32-year-old Anthony Vallejos, and
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Second juvenile victim in Meridian Ranch shooting dies
FALCON, Colo. (KRDO) — A second victim died following a shooting in the Meridian Ranch subdivision of Falcon. According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, the victim was a juvenile. On Feb. 5, 2023, deputies responded to a shooting in the 12200 block of Point Reyes Drive. At the scene, they found multiple gunshot
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El Paso Co. Sheriff’s Office to release full body-worn videos connected to ongoing interaction with Black ranchers
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Days after a press conference where the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office addressed accusations of racism and harassment by a pair of Black ranchers, the sheriff’s office announced it will release more body-worn video footage. According to the EPCSO, the release of body-worn videos, in their entirety, will be
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14-year-old Florida boy runs in honor of fallen Fountain Officer Julian Becerra
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. (KRDO) — A 14-year-old in Florida continues his goal of remembering fallen officers by honoring Fountain Police Officer Julian Becerra, who died after falling from a bridge while trying to detain suspects, through a one-mile run. Zechariah Cartledge, 14, ran one tribute mile for Ofc. Becerra in Winter Springs, Florida for his
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18th annual Bighorn Sheep Day in Colorado Springs at Garden of the Gods
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — This weekend is the 18th annual Bighorn Sheep Day in Colorado Springs. Saturday, Feb. 18 people are invited to visit the free family event at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center. The event includes wildlife viewing stations, live animals, nature walks, education booths, giveaways, and more. A
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Colorado Springs man charged in connection to first fatal crash in city of 2023
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, a 61-year-old man faces charges related to a fatal crash that happened in January. On Jan. 20, officers responded to a multi-vehicle crash at Austin Bluffs Pkwy. and Rangewood Dr. According to police, the crash involved five vehicles. CSPD said a pickup truck
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Police search for suspects accused of assault Colorado Springs 7-Eleven store employee
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department is searching for two suspects accused of assaulting a gas station employee. According to CSPD, the two suspects were confronted by an employee on Jan. 17 after they were seen shoplifting at the 7-Eleven at 2880 South Circle Dr. The pair was asked to leave,
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Video shows 2022 Colorado Springs PD in-custody death; No charges levied on officer, paramedic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — 13 Investigates obtained body camera footage of an in-custody death of a Colorado Springs man suffering a mental health crisis. Despite his death being ruled a homicide, charges have not been levied against the Colorado Springs Police officer or paramedic involved. On November 15, 2022, an officer with the Colorado
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Ex-wife of Dane Kallungi, who recorded his confession, testifies in murder trial
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With Jepsy Amaga’s remains still missing, the prosecution is building their case against Dane Kallungi on audio recordings of his confession. Tuesday, Dane’s ex-wife Alaine took the stand. She told the jury that she started working with Colorado Springs Police in 2019, sitting in a conference room with detectives as
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