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One dead after a shooting in a middle school parking lot

D.Martin26 min ago
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - There was a deadly shooting near a youth football game over the weekend.

Police say an argument broke out in the parking lot of Atlas Middle School in Colorado Springs. A youth football game was going on at the time. Someone fired shots in the parking lot and killed a 29-year-old man.

Police are still looking for the shooter. Nobody else was hurt.

Atlas Preparatory School put out the following statement on Facebook:

"Dear Atlas families,

On the weekends, Atlas rents our sports fields and facilities to external groups.

Today, during one of those games hosted by an external group, a fight broke out, ending in the loss of a person's life. While this took place on Atlas's grounds, neither Atlas nor any of its students were involved or affected. Our condolences go out to the family and friends affected by this tragedy.

The Colorado Springs Police Department is handling this incident. It is an ongoing investigation. We will update here if we have any additional information as it pertains to our Atlas families.

Sincerely, Brittney Stroh

CEO, Atlas Schools"

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