(9News) – In a “senseless act of violence” early Sunday morning, a man drove to a birthday party at a mobile home, walked inside, and started shooting, killing six people and himself, according to police.
The Colorado Springs Police Department said officers responded to a report of the shooting at 12:18 a.m. in the 2800 block of Preakness Way, which is in a manufactured home community along South Powers Boulevard. Officers found six adults dead inside the residence.
One man was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, police said. “Words fall short to describe the tragedy that took place this morning,” said Colorado Springs Police Chief Vince Niski. “As the chief of police, as a husband, as a father, as a grandfather, as a member of this community, my heart breaks for the families who have lost someone they love and for the children who have lost their parents.”
Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers said, “Today we find ourselves mourning the loss of lives and praying solemnly for those who were injured and those who lost family members in a senseless act of violence on Sunday morning.”
Police said it appeared the shooter was the boyfriend of one of the female victims. Friends, family, and children were gathered inside the trailer to celebrate when the shooting occurred. The children were not injured and are now with relatives, police said. READ MORE
