Friends, family, and children were gathered inside the trailer to celebrate when the shooting occurred. Through an initial analysis of evidence and preliminary interviews, it appears that a birthday party was being held at the trailer in the 2800 block of Preakness Way for one of the victims. Upon arrival, officers located six deceased adults and one adult male with serious injuries who was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. On May 9, 2021, CSPD responded to a shooting call for service at the Canterbury Mobile Home Park at approximately 12:18 A.M. The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) made the intentional decision to release this information now in order to properly and respectfully notify family members of the deceased and ensure support was in place before making this public announcement. While the investigation into the homicides at the Canterbury Mobile home park is still ongoing, we felt it was necessary to provide our community with an update of the events that occurred. Colorado Springs Police Chief Vince Niski My vow to this community and to the families who have lost someone today, is that this department will do everything we can to find you the answers you deserve and be here for you with an unwavering support.” When these types of unspeakable acts happen, there is nothing that can be done to fully rebuild what was lost or replace those who are no longer with us. This is something you hope never happens in your own community, in the place that you call home. From the officers who responded to the shooting to the investigators still on scene, we are all left incredibly shaken. 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. “Words fall short to describe the tragedy that took place this morning.
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