The October 2015 shooting in Colorado Springs is not to be confused with the one that happened a few years earlier. Six people were killed at a birthday party. It was an unprovoked attack that took place after the party ended. The suspect, who was later identified as Freddy Marquez, had been drinking and smoking marijuana. His family claims that he wasn’t the only victim in the shooting.
The Colorado Springs Police Department responded on the spot and found a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim died from his injuries after being treated by medical personnel. The investigation revealed multiple individuals at the scene, including the suspect. The shooter was charged with felony menacing and obstruction of firefighter. He also faces reckless driving. Many residents of Colorado Springs are now worried about the shootings.
The shootings occurred at the Babilonia Bar around 11:30 p.m. Friday night. Officers discovered two victims of gunshot wounds. Both were taken to a local hospital, but their conditions are unknown. Multiple rounds were fired by the suspect into the establishment. Police continue to hunt for the perpetrators. This is not the first incident of shooting in Colorado Springs. In fact, five other shootings took place this year in the city.
While the motives of the shootings are still unknown, authorities say the two incidents are unrelated. After firing several shots in the parking area, the suspects fled the scene. At the time of the investigation, police were especially concentrated at Woody’s. Family members were also present at the store. To maintain order, additional officers were also brought in by police. The shooting scene was relatively calm overall. One suspect was arrested after threatening firefighters with a gun.
The shootings occurred in Colorado Springs on Friday evening. An El Paso County sheriff’s deputy was killed while trying to detain a car theft suspect. Law enforcement officers were also wounded and a civilian was injured. Police said that they would release body-worn video footage of the Bailey shooting after the investigation is completed. In addition, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said the department will release body-worn camera footage of the Bailey shooting.
The Gazette has requested police records from the shooter in this instance. He has also requested that the state’s liquor licensing board investigate the incident. The bar could be closed if the shootings are proved. The city is trying to restore safety and decrease crime in the meantime. If this happens, a new light in the neighborhood may be a good idea. It might also prevent future shootings from occurring in the same area.