Suspect arrested in homicide near Garden of the Gods Road and I-25
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said officers have arrested a suspect related to the shooting death of Jason Bales on Sinton Road near Garden of the Gods Road and I-25.
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According to CSPD, on Tuesday, April 23 police obtained an arrest warrant for 29-year-old Michael Thomas Darby for charges of First-Degree Murder. He was arrested without incident by the Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force and members of the Tactical Enforcement Unit.
On April 18, at around 11:45 p.m., officers were called to the 4200 block of Sinton Road about a shooting where they found 55-year-old Bales with life-threatening injuries. He was taken to the hospital where he later died.
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CSPD said the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call CSPD at (719) 444-7000 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at (719) 634-7867.
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