Update
On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, the El Paso County Coroner’s Office conducted an autopsy of the deceased adult male, identified as 32-year-old Solton Heshmaty, of Colorado Springs. While the Coroner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death, it is being investigated as a homicide. No arrests have been made however those involved have been accounted for. There is no danger to the community.
This is the 16th homicide in the City of Colorado Springs in 2023. At this time last year, there were 30 homicides investigated.
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. All updates will only come from the Public Information Office.
Original blotter # 32468
On Monday, July 17, 2023, at 1:43 p.m. the Colorado Springs Police Department Communications Center was notified of a shooting which occurred at a business in the 600 block of N. Chelton Rd. Multiple officers responded and upon arrival located an adult male suffering from at least one gunshot wound. This individual was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injury. Officers further contacted two additional adult males on scene, one of which was transported for treatment of possible injuries. These individuals were interviewed by detectives from the Violent Crimes Homicide Unit and released pending additional follow-up investigation. Further updates will be provided by the Public Affairs Office when appropriate.