Prospect Lake
Coverage of Prospect Lake 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.
- 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.