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CSPD identifies teenager killed in shooting at Academy and La Salle

Colorado Springs Police investigating deadly shooting on La Salle Street
CSPD identifies teenager killed in shooting at Academy and La Salle
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COLORADO SPRINGS — The Colorado Springs Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a 15-year-old boy dead Friday night.

At approximately 9:05 p.m. Friday, officers responded to an apartment complex in the area of 2250 La Salle Street for an urgent assist. When they arrived, officers found a juvenile male with an apparent gunshot wound.

CSPD identified the victim Tuesday morning as 15-year-old Isaac James.

Life-saving measures were performed on James, but he died on scene.

Police said this death is being treated as a homicide. This is the 24th homicide investigation in Colorado Springs this year. This time last year, Colorado Springs had 31 homicides.

Anyone with information or is a witness to this investigation is asked to call the department at (719) 444-7000. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.