COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Two gun stores in Colorado Springs were broken into in the overnight hours of Thursday, August 8.
It was a chaotic scene outside of two Colorado Springs gun stores, cops were combing both scene working to develop suspect information. Police have told us the same vehicle, which was a stolen silver Hyundai was used in both of the smash and grab robberies.
CSPD later confirmed that Spartan Defense had an unknown number of guns stolen from their location, the other store DCF Guns did not have any weapons stolen as the suspects were not able to get through both sets of doors that act as a security measure.
Two Gun Stores In Colorado Springs The Victim Of A Smash And Grab On July 31
According to Spartan Defense, they had seen the recent reports from News 5 and were attempting to add pillars outside before the burglary. The manager told us the holes were dug and were just waiting to poor concrete when the unfortunate event took place.
CSPD says that the ATF is joining the investigation as it is a requirement for them to investigate whenever guns are stolen from the Federal Firearms Lincensure (FFL). News5 has asked the Colorado Springs Police Department if these incidents are related to the smash and grabs on July 31, they tell us they are still investigating if the two are related.
If you saw anything in the area of either Barnes Road and Tutt Boulevard or Garden of the Gods Road and Centennial Boulevard, call police at 719-444-7000.
___
Fort Carson Soldier Raises $50K for Cancer Treatment - Gives It All Away to Help Others
Sergeant First Class David Hong battling stage 4 colon cancer raised over $50,000 in three days for experimental treatment, but when Tricare approved coverage, he donated every penny to help other service members and veterans fighting cancer. The Fort Carson religious specialist underwent the innovative histotripsy treatment earlier this month and remains hopeful about the results. His selfless decision shows how one soldier's battle became a mission to help others in their fight against cancer.
____
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.
