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5 things you need to know - October 8, 2019

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Posted at 5:56 AM, Oct 08, 2019
and last updated 2019-10-08 08:07:24-04

Good morning southern Colorado! Here's what you need to know to get you started on your Tuesday.

CSPD investigating deadly shooting near downtown

The Colorado Springs Police Department said officers responded to reports of a shooting around 3:40 p.m. They discovered that an altercation between the victim and the suspect led to the victim being shot at least once. One person was confirmed dead at the scene.

The Proposition CC Debate: The Future for Colorado's TABOR

KOAA News5, The Gazette, and El Pomar Foundation's Forum for Civic Advancement will be at the Penrose House Garden Pavilion in Colorado Springs tonight for a debate about the future of Colorado's Tax Payer Bill of Rights (TABOR). We'll stream it live on KOAA.com , the News5 App , Facebook , and News 5 Now 5.2. Learn more about TABOR by clicking the link above.

Drive-thru flu shots available Tuesday in Pueblo West

For the ninth year, Parkview Medical Center will be offering drive-thru flu shots from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Parkview Pueblo West Emergency Room. Community members will be able to drive up and receive their flu shot for $30.

Warm and dry today, highs in the 30s with snow on Thursday

Warm and breezy across southern Colorado today, with elevated fire danger through Fremont County. Red Flag Warnings exist today in Fremont County, western Fremont in particular, for low humidity and stronger winds. Most of the region will stay dry, sunny, and light to breezy conditions through the afternoon.

Couple facing murder charge in Canon City man's death

The Canon City Police Department announced Monday that arrest warrants have been issued for Luciano Pogorzelski and Madison Blackburn, charging the pair with Second Degree Murder in the death of Richard Fay. CCPD said investigators are still trying to determine the relationship between Fay, Luciano, and Blackburn.