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Man arrested in connection to deadly shooting last month on South Chelton Road

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COLORADO SPRINGS — A man has been arrested in connection to a shooting that left a teenager dead last month on South Chelton Road.

According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) 18-year-old Mykael Weathington was arrested last week for first degree murder.

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A deadly shooting along the 1900 block of South Chelton Road on Tuesday, November 26 is being investigated as a homicide.

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Man dies following a shooting along South Chelton Road Tuesday evening

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CSPD has identified the victim of the shooting as a 17-year-old boy. Due to his age, the boy's name will not be released.

In May of 2023, Governor Jared Polis signed "Riley's Law" or SB 23-075, into Colorado law. The law is designed to protect the identities of underage crime victims.

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CSPD reports that this was the 38 homicide in Colorado Springs. At this time last year, there were only 30 homicides.

This is an active investigation and CSPD encourages anyone with information to call them at (719)444-4000. If you want to remain anonymous, you can call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719)634-7867.

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