COLORADO SPRINGS — A man is dead after a shooting during a Pop Warner youth football game in Colorado Springs.
The game was held outside of Atlas Preparatory School, which is located near E. Fountain Boulevard and S. Murray Boulevard.
In a statement, Atlas said that an athletic club had rented the school's field for the day and that none of the people involved in the shooting are affiliated with Atlas. The statement said the shooting happened in a nearby parking lot and involved spectators of the Pop Warner youth football game.
According to Atlas, CSPD has completed their activities near the school which will resume as normal on Monday, October 7.
Pikes Peak Pop Warner President Michelle Quintana shared the following statement with News5. "We want to address the unfortunate incident that occurred during our Pop Warner games at Atlas Prep this afternoon. This situation was not related to our teams; it involved two individuals with prior personal issues who do not have children in our league and do not participate in any coaching or volunteer roles. The safety of our athletes and their families is our top priority, and we are implementing additional measures to ensure their continued safety in the future. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims' family during this difficult time."
Colorado Springs Police say that the shooting occurred after a verbal altercation between two adult men in the parking lot. One of the men pulled out a handgun and struck the other male at least once. The 29-year-old who was shot succumbed to his injuries on the scene.
The victim's name has yet to be released.
Police say no arrests have been made and no suspect information is available.
You're asked to call Crime Stoppers at 719-634-STOP if you have any information.
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