Shelter-in-Place Lifted in Southeast Colorado Springs After Wanted Felon Captured
Police say the operation supported federal agents pursuing a racketeering suspect.
Overview
- Colorado Springs police issued the shelter-in-place around the 1400 block of Grand Overlook Street near South Union Boulevard and Highway 24.
- The order lasted about two hours and was lifted shortly before 2 p.m. local time.
- Officers assisted Homeland Security after the suspect fled into the neighborhood.
- K-9 units and a drone were used to search before the suspect was found hiding in a backyard shed.
- Police identified the man as Yorvis Carrascal-Campo, who faces charges including racketeering conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, aiding and abetting, and conspiracy.