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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.