Update
Detectives from the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Homicide / Assault Unit have continued the investigation into the shooting that occurred on March 22, 2022, that resulted in the death of Tryvone Brooks. On Friday, March 25, 2022, detectives identified a suspect as 19-year-old Raquel Chamberlain of Colorado Springs. Detectives obtained a warrant for her arrest for the charge of first degree murder. Ms. Chamberlain was taken into custody and booked into the El Paso County jail.
This is still an active and ongoing investigation. 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 they wished to remain anonymous, they may call the crime stoppers Tip line at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.
Original Release
On March 22, 2022, at approximately 9:34 A.M., the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) received a shooting call for service in the 1400 block of East Columbia Street. When officers arrived on scene, they located a deceased adult. Due to the nature of the incident, the CSPD Violent Crimes Section responded and assumed responsibility for the investigation.
On March 23, 2022, the El Paso County Coroner’s Office completed the autopsy of the victim and identified him as 24-year-old Tryvone Brooks of Colorado Springs. The shooting death of Mr. Brooks was ruled a homicide. Mr. Brooks’ death is the 14th homicide investigation in the City of Colorado Springs in 2022. The CSPD investigated 5 homicides this time last year.
Detectives are actively working to develop information about the incident and identify those involved. No arrests have been made and additional information will be released as appropriate.
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.