🌱 E. Uintah St Shooting Victim IDed + Empty Stocking Fund Update

Colorado Springs CO

24 February, 2022

2:48 PM

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Hey, Colorado Springs! Let's get this Friday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy and cold. High: 29 Low: 7. Here are the top three stories today in Colorado Springs: The victim of a Feb. 20 shooting has officially been identified as 39-year-old Gilberto Barajas, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. The incident occurred in the 2500 block of East Uintah Street, where Barajas was shot and killed. Police are asking the community to contact the department with any information related to the case. (KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News)The Colorado Springs Police Department arrested a woman who had over 100 stolen items in a stolen truck. The items are possibly stolen from at least 35 victims, according to the department. Shelby McMiller is being charged with second-degree burglary, aggravated motor vehicle theft, and theft between $2,000 and $5,000. (Colorado Springs Gazette)The Colorado Springs community has broken the record for donations raised towards the Empty Stocking Fund in 2021. According to officials with the campaign, $1,727,433 was raised to serve over 350,000 individuals throughout the year. The money is currently being distributed across the 20 different agencies that are on the front lines helping people. (FOX21News.com) From our sponsor: Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started. Today in Colorado Springs: Yarnettes Fiber Group At Library 21c (10:00 AM) Speak English Group At Library 21c (10:00 AM) Create and Play At The Ruth Holley Branch Library (10:30 AM) From my notebook: March is Women's History Month and the Pikes Peake Public Library District has a bunch of interesting events planned to celebrate. Click to see the list. (PPLD.org)Colorado Springs Police Department is searching for new recruits to join the force. Click to learn more about the department and how to apply. (Facebook)The Colorado Springs Fire Department's Wildfire Mitigation Neighborhood Chipping program assists the community with disposing of vegetation that could cause tomorrow's wildfire. Learn more about the program on Facebook. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28) Add your event Loving the Colorado Springs Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon. — Erica Zenn About me: Erica Zenn is a Masters Student in Applied Psychology at the University of Southern California who originally hails from Chapel Hill, NC. With a bachelors degree from Cornell University, Erica is an expert verbal and written communicator who brings extensive experience in employee engagement and customer experience of companies. Erica is passionate about community building, and loves using her writing and communication skills to bring people together.