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Arrest Made in Gun Threat to Panorama Middle School Students as Police Seize Weapons, Stolen Gear

Investigators say a suspect identified on surveillance was booked after a warrant search tied the case to other thefts.

Overview

  • Colorado Springs police say two Panorama Middle School students were threatened with a gun in front of the campus during dismissal on Sept. 18.
  • The school resource officer learned of the report on Sept. 22, interviewed the students, reviewed surveillance video, and identified a suspect.
  • Detectives executed a Sept. 24 search warrant at the suspect’s home and recovered two handguns, an assault-style rifle with a scope, and numerous items.
  • Police say some recovered property, including military equipment, matched items reported stolen in car burglaries.
  • The suspect, described as a previously convicted felon, was booked into the Criminal Justice Center as the investigation continues, and police have not released a name.