NewsCrime

Actions

Suspect from The Citadel Mall shooting on Christmas Eve pleaded not guilty Tuesday

Citadel Mall
Posted
and last updated

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A suspect in the Citadel Mall shooting that took place on Christmas Eve in 2023 pleaded not guilty in court on Tuesday.

Josiah Brown, 22, was arrested in connection to the shooting that stemmed from a fight that took place in the mall.

Man Killed in Christmas Eve Shooting at The Citadel Mall Identified

During the altercation, three people were shot resulting in the death of Teryus Thomas. The other two men were sent to the hospital in stable condition.

Brown was arrested shortly after on Jan. 9 and faces charges of murder in the first degree, two counts of attempted murder in the first degree, and assault in the first degree.

Alongside his lawyer, he pleaded not guilty. His trial process has a start date set for Jan. 21, 2025, at 9 a.m.

___



'It was chaotic': Former UCCS leader files federal complaint against school after deadly campus shooting

In the wake of a deadly shooting at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) in February, a former school leader has filed a federal complaint against the university, claiming the college was not prepared for the crisis.

'It was chaotic': Former UCCS leader files federal complaint against school after deadly shooting

News Tips
What should KOAA5 cover? Is there a story, topic, or issue we should revisit? Have a story you believe should make the light of day? Let our newsroom know with the contact form below.

____

Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching.