On October 7, 2023, at approximately 9:34 PM, officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department responded to the 400 block of East Kiowa Street to investigate a shots fired call for service.
When officers responded they located an adult male suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, he succumbed to his injuries. The CSPD Homicide Unit responded and assumed responsibility of the investigation.
On October 9, 2023, the El Paso County Coroner’s Office completed the autopsy of the deceased male, who has been identified as 56-year-old Patrick Hunt, of Colorado Springs.
While the Coroner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death, Mr. Hunt’s death is being investigated as a homicide. Currently, no arrests have been made in this case.
This is the 26th homicide in the city of Colorado Springs in 2023. At this time last year, there were 40 homicides investigated. A photo of Mr. Hunt, located below, was provided by his family.
This is still an active investigation and anyone with information or who is a witness to this investigation is asked to call the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719) 444-7000; or if you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.
A photo of Mr. Hunt has been provided by his family below.
