This week in Colorado Springs, there were a number of criminal incidents reported. These include a fatal shooting at an apartment complex, a man being sought for murder and cruelty to animals, the discovery of a fugitive’s body after escaping from jail, and the beginning of a trial for a suspect accused of killing a man linked to a fire at a homeless camp.
Fatal shooting in southeast Colorado Springs
On 08/16/2023, a fatal shooting took place at an apartment complex on Zebulon Dr. and Chelton Rd. The police were notified about the shooting and found one person deceased. The Major Crimes Unit is looking into the matter, but no information about potential suspects or arrests has been shared.
Most Wanted on Monday: Aug. 14
On 08/14/2023, Joshua Griffin-Kohn is being sought on charges including second-degree assault, third-degree assault, felony menacing, and false imprisonment. Marquise Hutt is wanted for second-degree assault and child abuse. Descriptions of these individuals are available.
Fugitive who escaped Colorado jail found deceased
Mark Fox, a fugitive who managed to escape from Bent County Jail, has been discovered deceased on 08/15/2023. He was considered armed and dangerous. His body was found by a former resident near Rocky Ford.
Murder trial starts for suspect accused of killing man connected to homeless camp fire
On 08/15/2023, the trial for Gregory Lee began. He is facing charges for the murder of Jose Delgado-Diaz, who was found stabbed near a fire at a homeless camp. The trial started after the process of selecting jurors.