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Police investigating death in parking lot of Colorado Springs apartment complex

Posted at 4:52 AM, Jun 06, 2019
and last updated 2019-06-06 07:23:10-04

COLORADO SPRINGS – Police say a man was found dead by officers after a “disturbance” in the parking lot of a Colorado Springs apartment complex Wednesday night.

Police responded to the Firtree Apartment Complex located near the intersection of N. Academy and Maizeland around 7:52 p.m. on a call for urgent assistance.

Officers said they found the body of a 61-year-old man in the parking lot when they arrived. Detectives from CSPD’s violent crimes section are leading the investigation.

Police said there isn’t a threat to the community, but they said it is an active investigation. Police have not released any information about a possible suspect.

Anyone with information should call 719-444-7000 or call the Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 719-634-7867 if you want to remain anonymous.