Crime
At least six people injured after shooting on Potter Drive in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is actively investigating a shooting that left six individuals injured on Saturday night in the 1400 block of Potter Drive, near Mitchell High School.
Officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots shortly before 10 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered several victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Four of the victims were transported to nearby hospitals by emergency medical services, while two others sought medical care on their own.
According to CSPD, five victims are currently listed in stable condition, while one remains in critical condition.
Preliminary findings indicate the incident began with a verbal altercation that rapidly escalated into gunfire.
Authorities have not yet confirmed how many individuals discharged weapons, but a large number of shell casings were recovered from the scene, suggesting multiple shooters may have been involved.
The active crime scene stretches across several hundred yards, and CSPD officers and forensic teams are expected to remain on-site through early Sunday morning to collect evidence and interview witnesses.
Witnesses at the scene reported hearing between 40 and 50 gunshots, with some claiming the incident was live-streamed online.
The shooting reportedly broke out near the intersection of Potter Drive and Palmer Park Boulevard.
Social media posts and photographs circulating online suggest that the violence may have stemmed from a personal feud or dispute, although police have not officially confirmed a motive.
As of now, no suspects have been identified or taken into custody.
CSPD is urging anyone who witnessed the incident, has video footage, or may have any information that could assist in the investigation to contact the department’s non-emergency line at (719) 444-7000. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous may also reach out to Crime Stoppers at (719) 634-STOP (7867).
The investigation is ongoing.
Updates will be provided as more details become available.
Crime
Venezuelan national Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis shot in the leg by an immigration agent in Minneapolis
On January 14, 2025, federal law enforcement personnel were engaged in a targeted enforcement operation involving Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan national who has been present in the United States since 2022.
The operation escalated into a high-speed pursuit, a physical confrontation, and an ambush by multiple subjects, necessitating the use of a defensive firearm discharge by a federal agent.
At approximately 6:50 PM, federal officers initiated a targeted traffic stop of a vehicle operated by Sosa-Celis.
The subject refused to comply with law enforcement commands and attempted to flee the scene.
During the pursuit, the subject’s vehicle collided with a stationary, parked car.
Following the collision, the subject abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.
A federal agent pursued the suspect on foot and successfully intercepted him. As the agent attempted to effect an arrest, the subject became combative, resulting in a violent struggle on the ground.
During this confrontation, two additional male subjects emerged from a nearby residence to intervene.
These individuals reportedly ambushed the agent, utilizing a snow shovel and a broom handle to strike the officer.
The situation escalated when the primary suspect, Sosa-Celis, regained his footing and joined the two additional subjects in the assault.
Reports indicate the suspect struck the agent with a blunt object (identified as either the shovel or broom handle).
Citing an immediate threat to his life while being outnumbered and actively assaulted by three individuals, the agent discharged his service weapon in self-defense.
The discharge struck Sosa-Celis in the lower extremity (leg). Following the shot, all three suspects retreated into a nearby apartment complex and initiated a barricade situation.
Following a brief standoff, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) successfully secured the perimeter and apprehended all three individuals without further injury.
Both the federal agent and Sosa-Celis were transported to a local medical facility for treatment.
Images from the scene showed Sosa-Celis conscious and alert during transport.
All three subjects involved in the assault are currently in the custody of ICE.
Further charges related to the assault on a federal officer and resisting arrest are pending review by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.