Welcome to the CSPD's cases of interest
When there are cases of interest that are of local or national interest, you will find the redacted copies of those cases here. The cases included are frequently requested by citizens and/or the media.
The information from any cases posted here cannot be used to harass, intimidate or seek retribution on any party listed in the case. All cases are redacted in accordance with the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act. There is no charge to view or download any reports shared here.
2024 Significant Event Briefings
Significant Event Briefing: Officer Involved Shooting, May 18th, 2024
The following Significant Event Briefing Video provides a summary of releasable facts, circumstances, and information currently known to investigators regarding an officer-involved shooting in Colorado Springs on May 18, 2024. This video contains graphic descriptions and footage that may be disturbing to some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. This video is also transcribed to increase accessibility to our community members. Click here to view the video.
Significant Event Briefing Video: Officer-Involved Shooting, June 9, 2024
The following Significant Event Briefing Video provides a summary of releasable facts, circumstances, and information currently known to investigators regarding an officer-involved shooting in Colorado Springs on June 9, 2024. This video contains graphic descriptions and footage that may be disturbing to some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. This video is also transcribed to increase accessibility to our community members. Click here to view the video.
Significant Event Briefing: Officer Involved Shooting, September 3, 2024
The following Significant Event Briefing Video provides a summary of releasable facts, circumstances, and information currently known to investigators regarding an officer-involved shooting in Colorado Springs on September 3, 2024. This video contains graphic descriptions and footage that may be disturbing to some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. This video is also transcribed to increase accessibility to our community members. View the video here.
Significant Event Briefing Video: Officer Involved Shooting, October 7, 2024
The following Significant Event Briefing Video provides a summary of releasable facts, circumstances, and information currently known to investigators regarding an officer-involved shooting in Colorado Springs on October 7, 2024. This video contains graphic descriptions and footage that may be disturbing to some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. This video is also transcribed to increase accessibility to our community members. Click here to view the video.
2023 Significant Event Briefing Videos
Significant Event Briefing: Officer Involved Shooting, February 6th, 2023
The following Significant Event Briefing Video provides a summary of releasable facts, circumstances, and information currently known to investigators regarding an officer-involved shooting in Colorado Springs on February 6, 2023. The video contains graphic descriptions and footage that may be disturbing to some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. View the Significant Event Briefing video here.
Significant Event Briefing: Officer Involved Shooting, March 13th, 2023
The following Significant Event Briefing Video provides a summary of releasable facts, circumstances, and information currently known to investigators regarding an officer-involved shooting in Colorado Springs on March 13, 2023. The video contains graphic descriptions and footage that may be disturbing to some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. View the Significant Event Briefing video here.
Significant Event Briefing: Officer Involved Shooting, April 3rd, 2023
The following Significant Event Briefing Video provides a summary of releasable facts, circumstances, and information currently known to investigators regarding an officer-involved shooting in Colorado Springs on April 3, 2023. This video contains graphic descriptions and footage that may be disturbing to some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. This video is also transcribed to increase accessibility to our community members. View the video here.
Significant Event Briefing: Tactical Vehicle Intervention, April 13th, 2023
The following Significant Event Briefing Video provides a summary of releasable facts, circumstances, and information currently known to investigators regarding a tactical vehicle intervention in Colorado Springs on April 13, 2023. This video contains graphic descriptions and footage that may be disturbing to some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. This video is also transcribed to increase accessibility to our community members. View the video here.
Significant Event Briefing: Officer Involved Shooting, August 17, 2023
The following Significant Event Briefing Video provides a summary of releasable facts, circumstances, and information currently known to investigators regarding an officer-involved shooting in Colorado Springs on August 17, 2023. This video contains graphic descriptions and footage that may be disturbing to some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. View the Significant Event Briefing video here.
Significant Event Briefing: Officer Involved Shooting, December 16, 2023
The following Significant Event Briefing Video provides a summary of releasable facts, circumstances, and information currently known to investigators regarding an officer-involved shooting in Colorado Springs on December 16, 2023. This video contains graphic descriptions and footage that may be disturbing to some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. View the Significant Event Briefing video here.
General Cases of Interest
Investigation of the Homicide of Maria Honzell from 1977
On February 7, 1977, at approximately 11:21 p.m., the Colorado Springs Police Department received a call for service of a possible suicide in the 5400 block of North Nevada Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found a 14-year-old female deceased with multiple stab wounds to the chest and neck area. The victim, who was wearing a blue jumpsuit, was later identified as 14-year-old Maria Loraine Honzell. Learn how the details of this case and how it was closed here.
Arrest of Jacob Root and Use of Force Investigation
On May 9, 2024, the Colorado Springs Police Department was made aware of a lawsuit filed against CSPD Officer Robert Comstock, by Mr. Jacob Root and the law firm of Harry Daniels. CSPD takes these allegations seriously and wants to provide our community with the complete set of facts regarding the incident. The relevant body-worn camera (BWC) footage of CSPD’s multiple attempts to take Mr. Root into custody, and the final report and findings from the internal investigation into the use of force are available for review here.
Dalvin Gadson Ochoa Arrest & Personnel Investigation
On October 9, 2022 at 2:54 am near S. Academy Blvd. and Airport Rd. Mr. Gadson was driving a vehicle at approximately 15 miles per hour in a 45 mile per hour zone. The officer observed the vehicle had no visible license plates. During the initial contact between the officer and Mr. Gadson, the officer observed a knife in the cup holder located between the front seats of the vehicle. Once additional officers arrived, they asked Mr. Gadson to get out of the vehicle so they could conduct a driving under the influence investigation. Mr. Gadson refused to exit the vehicle. When officers attempted to pull Mr. Gadson from the vehicle he physically fought with officers and on more than one instance re-entered the vehicle in the area of the knife. Read more about the arrest, personnel investigation, and view the Body Worn Camera footage here.
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Randy Bishop Arrest
On the evening of January 11, 2020, CSPD officers were involved in a shooting with Colorado Springs resident, Randy Bishop. The summary includes body worn camera videos & documents depicting Mr. Bishop's original arrest warrant, the initial traffic stop, when the shooting occurred, and the following arrest of Randy Bishop. View the details of this case here.