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ICE: Suspect In Officer Involved Shooting Had Lengthy Criminal History
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials tell CBS4 the man accused of shooting a Colorado Springs police officer is from Iraq. They say he was granted refugee status in the United States in 2012. Since living here, Karrar Al Kammasi has racked up a lengthy criminal record which includes assault and weapons charges. Last week, officials say he opened fire on police officers responding to a disturbance.
Promise Made To Colorado State Trooper 38 Years Ago Is Now Fulfilled
GUNNISON, Colo. (CBS4) – Richard Frank Jr. didn’t know he was a wanted man, but the people looking for him were simply trying to repay a debt. “My wife, Barbara, told me you’re on the news. They’re trying to find out who you are,” Frank said. “It didn’t make sense. It was boggling; I was like really, over 5 bucks?” In 1980, Frank, then a trooper for Colorado State Patrol, was working around Gunnison. He pulled over two college kids headed west for Los Angeles.
Controversial Halliburton Helipad Proposal Tabled After Crowded Meeting
FORT LUPTON, Colo. (CBS4) – It was standing room only at the city council meeting in Fort Lupton Monday night. Dozens of homeowners and county residents came to voice their opposition to a proposed project that would allow a big oil company to fly helicopters over their properties every day. “Nobody wants this. Why is this even being considered? What’s the city’s benefit?” one homeowner questioned council members. Halliburton wants to build a helipad on its compound in Fort Lupton.
Paralyzed Woman Claims Developer Refused To Modify Home; Lawsuit Filed
FREDERICK, Colo. (CBS4) – A paralyzed woman says a developer in Frederick refused to build a home that would accommodate her needs. Nina Lindstrom says she was trying to buy a new home in the Autumn Valley Ranch neighborhood a year ago after touring the area. She said she would need wider doors and other handicap accessible amenities, which a representative said could be done, but a day later she was told the developer would not make any changes. “They told us it would be no problem.
Taillon, Bettis Face Off After Battling Cancer
DENVER (AP) — The starters for Tuesday’s game between Pittsburgh and Colorado reads like this: Jameson Taillon vs. Chad Bettis. A more accurate description: Two starters bouncing back from testicular cancer. “Both healthy. Both in the big leagues,” the Pirates’ Taillon said. “Life’s good.” The Rockies’ Bettis underwent surgery in November 2016 for testicular cancer and continued cancer treatments through that spring and into last season.
City Councilors To Vote On Renter’s Discrimination Proposal
DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver City Council is slated to vote to banning a practice that doesn’t allow people to rent homes base on their source of income. Mary Anne Thompson says it took years for her to find a permanent address after apartment companies denied her applications for housing because she planned to pay with Section 8 housing vouchers and her pension. “Money is money right if its legal and verifiable.” The city’s proposed penalty would be $5,000 after an investigation.
Experimental Drug Keeps Father Of Two From Needing Kidney Transplant
DENVER (CBS4) – A father of two from Louisville is living with a rare, genetic disease. Alport Syndrome causes damage to the kidneys and can lead to kidney failure. There is no cure, but Scott Hinerfeld’s kidney function has actually improved. Hinerfeld is participating in a clinical trial of an experimental drug that is showing great promise. It has made the 42 year old feel normal again. Hinerfeld is an avid cyclist, climber and snowboarder, but two years ago he was struggling.
Injured Officer’s Family Thanks Public For Continued Support
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – The family of a Colorado Springs police officer wants the community to know they are thankful for all their support. Officer Cem Duzel was shot in the line of duty on Thursday. He’s still in critical condition, but was said to be stable. Duzel and other officers were responding to a shots fired call when they were confronted by a man with a gun. That man, Karrar Noaman Al Khammasi, 31, was also shot and sent to the hospital where he remains.
Baseball-Sized Hail Injures Zoo Visitors, Smashes Windshields
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)– So many people were injured at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo during a hailstorm on Monday afternoon in Colorado Springs that medical personnel set up a triage at the entrance to the zoo. The Colorado Springs Fire Department told CBS4 that eight people were taken to the hospital for injuries from the hail. There are widespread reports of damage to soldiers’ vehicles at Fort Carson as the hail fell.
Officials Increase Reward In Case Of Killed Mountain Goats
File photo of mountain goat on Quandary Peak taken by Matthew Wert of Centennial. BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (CBS4) – The Colorado Operation Game Thief organization increased the award for information which leads to the arrest of who shot and killed two mountain goats. The goats were killed on July 3 about three miles up the Quandary Peak trail. They were found the next day. The mountain goats, young males, were found about 40 yards away from each other, according to officials.
Petition Deadline Monday For November Ballot Issues
DENVER (CBS4)– The deadline to turn in petitions to get issues on the November ballot is Monday, Aug. 6. One of the bigger issues, a group pushing funding for transportation and oil and gas setbacks, turned in their petitions to the Secretary of State’s Office. They need 98,492 valid signatures to get the issue before voters in November. The deadline is 3 p.m. Monday. The Secretary of State’s Office has 30 days to verify those signatures.
Chris Harris, Jr. Pumps The Brakes On The Courtland Sutton Hype
(247SPORTS) – With how dominant rookie wideout Courtland Sutton has been at training camp, ‘posterizing’ his defensive back teammates on the regular, Broncos Country has jumped head-first onto the hype train. Perhaps we should pump the brakes some, however. Three-time All-Pro cornerback Chris Harris, Jr. has been impressed with Sutton’s jump-ball ability, but he still sees a lot of room for improvement for the rookie second-rounder. “He’s a good jump ball, 50-50 guy,” Harris said on Sunday.
Perseid, The Most Popular Summer Meteor Shower, Peaks This Weekend
DENVER (CBS4) – One of the most photographed meteor showers of the year has been putting on a small show every night since mid-July. Every summer the Perseid Meteor Shower happens between July 17 through Aug. 24. The Big Show though is expected to arrive this weekend with the Persied’s peak. NASA meteor specialist Bill Cooke told Space.com that the moon will play an important role in this year’s Perseid shower.
Sen. Gardner Presents Boulder County Deputy With Congressional Badge Of Bravery
BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)– Sen. Cory Gardner helped honor a deputy with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office for her bravery in confronting a man who was walking along the highway with a gun. Investigators say Adrian Shaffer, 37, of Boulder, was agitated and trying to “pick fights” with passing motorists on U.S. Highway 287 south of von Sept. 10, 2016. When Deputy Teri Javes arrived, authorities say Shaffer pulled a handgun and opened fire. Javes returned fire and was not injured in the shooting.
Moms Of 11 Hungry Children Found At Compound Near Colorado Border Arrested
TAOS, N.M. (CBS4)– The women believed to be the mothers of 11 children found hungry and living in a filthy compound near the New Mexico-Colorado border have been arrested. Two men were arrested over the weekend in connection with the child abuse case. A message that people were starving that was believed to be sent by someone inside the compound, led police to the children. A boy last seen traveling in Alabama last year with one of the men arrested remains missing.
Ski Club Instructor Killed By Dislodged Rock
SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) — Friends and family paid their tributes Saturday to 39-year-old Hannah Taylor in her New Hampshire hometown. Taylor was killed by rockfall near Silverthorne July 21st. A memorial service was held in Hopkinton, New Hampshire, for the Summit Nordic Ski Club instructor. “Hannah has been with Summit Nordic Ski club for 14 years and there are no words that can describe the impact she has had on our club,” the club stated in a Facebook post after the accident.
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