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CSPD Homicide Unit investigating shooting on N. Academy Blvd, one person confirmed dead

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At 2:37 a.m. on Friday, police responded to a shooting that "happened in the parking lot of a strip mall in the 1000 block of North Academy Blvd."

When officers arrived, they found evidence that a gun was fired but they couldn't find a victim.

Later on, CSPD was informed about a shooting victim at a local hospital. Police say they found one man in the hospital who had been shot and died.

As of now, CSPD has not arrested a suspect, and the Homicide Unit is still investigating the situation.

CSPD encourages anyone with information to call the police department at (719)444-7000. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-222-8477.

Previous Coverage:

On Friday, February 28 at approximately 2:30 a.m., the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) responded to a shooting at a business plaza.

Police reported that the shooting occurred in the 1000 block of North Academy Boulevard.

According to police, one person was transported to a local hospital by another person and died from their injuries.

Police say that the CSPD Homicide Unit is investigating the situation.

This is an ongoing investigation, and we will release more information as it becomes available.

Editor's Note: CSPD originally told News5 that the shooting occurred at the Aqua Nightclub, but they have since said that they are unsure where exactly the shooting happened.

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