COLORADO SPRINGS — A shooting in the area of I-25 and West Bijou Street has left one person dead.
Police later identified the suspect as 22- year-old Gene Carnes of Colorado Springs. Carnes’ death is being investigated as a homicide.
The Colorado Springs Police Department says the suspect is still in the area and on foot. The department is asking people to stay out of the area as they check for the suspect.
The suspect is described as a man in his 40s or 50s.
Police believe the victim and the suspect knew each other and there is no perceived threat to the public.
Police have clarified that this was not an active shooter situation.
This marks the 33rd homicide investigation in the city of Colorado Springs for 2022. This time last year, CSPD investigated 25 homicides.
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