Memorial Park
Coverage of Memorial Park in the Nexus archive.
- Family caught in Prospect Lake shooting calls for more safety measures at Memorial Park
A Colorado Springs family was caught in a shooting at Prospect Lake, part of three recent shootings near Memorial Park, prompting calls for increased security measures. The father, Brian Schaefer, criticized the lack of surveillance and cameras, while police confirmed using existing infrastructure from a 2024 state-funded security upgrade to investigate the incident.
- Shooting under investigation after reported fight in Colorado Springs
Police in Colorado Springs investigated a reported fight near Memorial Park early Monday, which led to a shooting victim being hospitalized. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. near E. Las Animas Street and S. Prospect Street, with authorities unable to confirm a direct link between the fight and the shooting. The victim's injuries were not life-threatening, and no suspect details were immediately available.
- UPDATE: One in serious condition after Memorial Park shooting
A shooting occurred at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, resulting in one victim being transported to the hospital in serious condition. Medical aid was provided by officers who responded to the incident.
- Shooting at Prospect Lake leaves one seriously injured Saturday afternoon
A shooting at Prospect Lake in Colorado Springs left one person seriously injured on Saturday afternoon. Police responded to reports of the incident around 4:30 p.m., finding the victim on scene and transporting them to the hospital. Two suspects fled the area, and authorities are seeking information.
- Heavy police presence at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs
The Colorado Springs Police Department is responding to reports of a shooting at Memorial Park. Emergency personnel and police cars are blocking parts of the park near the scene.
- Shooting near Memorial Park in Colorado Springs under investigation
Police are investigating a shooting near Memorial Park in Colorado Springs that occurred Wednesday night. The victim was hospitalized, and the suspect remains at large with no description provided.
- Victim identified in Memorial Park homicide
A 19-year-old man was identified as the victim of a homicide at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs. The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) arrested a man following the fatal shooting on July 18.
- Man killed at Memorial Park over the weekend identified, arrest made
A 19-year-old man, Haywood Trisby, was killed at Memorial Park in a parking lot on July 18. A 20-year-old suspect, Malaki Branch, was arrested for first-degree murder. This marks the 10th homicide in the city this year, compared to 20 at the same time last year.
- CSPD arrests man after fatal shooting at Memorial Park
A man was shot and killed in his car at Memorial Park's parking lot on July 18, leading to the arrest of a 20-year-old man by the Colorado Springs Police Department.
- One person was shot and killed overnight near Memorial Park, says CSPD
A man was shot and killed overnight in the parking lot of Memorial Park along South Hancock Avenue. Officers found the victim inside a vehicle and later arrested Malaki Branch, 20, for murder after locating a suspect vehicle. The El Paso County Coroner will identify the deceased at a later date.
- Rotterdam police investigate stabbing in Memorial Park
Rotterdam police are investigating a stabbing that occurred in Memorial Park on Thursday night. The incident resulted in two victims. The Rotterdam Police Department confirmed the ongoing investigation.
- Houston City Council approves new pedestrian, bike route between Memorial Park and Uptown
Houston City Council approved a new pedestrian and bike route between Memorial Park and Uptown. The $22.5 million shared-use trail and bridge will cross Loop 610 near Buffalo Bayou, connecting Post Oak Boulevard and Woodway Drive in the Galleria area.
- Pasadena’s Six Metro Stations See an 11.3% Ridership Jump on the A Line
Pasadena’s Six Metro Stations saw an 11.3% increase in A Line ridership in May compared to the same month a year ago, outpacing the 9.5% system-wide gain. The A Line, which includes stops at Memorial Park, Del Mar, and Sierra Madre Villa, previously operated as the Gold Line.