Colorado Springs mall shooting: One fatality and three injured
Photo: Colorado Springs mall shooting claims 1 life (GettyImages)
A fatal shooting occurred at the Citadel Mall in Colorado Springs on Christmas Eve, resulting in one death and three injuries. This incident is part of a worrying trend of gun violence in the US, especially at shopping centers during the holiday season, according to CNN.
The shooting at the Colorado Mall happened after a fight broke out between two groups. Police responded to the scene around 4:30 p.m., during a busy shopping period.
One man was found dead at the site, two others were hospitalized with serious gunshot wounds, and a woman sustained minor injuries.
The police have secured and closed the mall, detaining several people, and stated there is no ongoing threat to the community.
We are currently working a shooting investigation at the Citadel Mall. The situation is contained and there is no ongoing threat to the community. PIO is heading that way, eta 45 min.
— Colorado Springs Police Department (@CSPDPIO) December 25, 2023
Media please stage at 685 Citadel Drive East.
Holiday shooting
Today, we observe the trend of shootings in public places in the United States intensify. There is a particular spike in such occasions during the holiday season. The shooting in Colorado follows a similar incident in Ocala, Florida, where one person was killed and another injured at a mall.
Also, we recently wrote that In Prague on December 21, there is confirmation of 15 fatalities due to a shooting at a university. No Ukrainians are reported among the victims.
