2 juveniles arrested for possession of weapons and other charges as part of CSPD’s gang crime investigation

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) arrested two teenagers Tuesday on weapons possession and other charges related to an investigation into a local gang.

According to CSPD, the investigation into the local gang began in early 2024 for numerous violent and firearms crimes. During the course of the investigation, search warrants were obtained for two different residences.

On Tuesday, July 2, a warrant was served in the 21000 block of Delta Dr. CSPD said this resulted in the arrest of a 15-year-old boy on a separate warrant for illegal possession of a firearm on school property.

Following the first arrest on Tuesday, CSPD went to a second location in the 1000 block of E. Rio Grande St. to execute a second warrant.

According to CSPD, prior to the service of the second warrant, a 14-year-old suspect was observed leaving the target home on foot. When contacted, the suspect pulled out a handgun and ran from officers. During the pursuit, the suspect threw a handgun into a yard before being apprehended a short distance away.

The CSPD said it concluded that the gun the teen threw during the chase was stolen during a burglary in 2023.

According to CSPD, the 15-year-old who was arrested faces a number of other charges, including auto theft, menacing, violation of protection orders and possession of a weapon. The 14-year-old is charged with auto theft, menacing and possession of a weapon. Both teens were booked into the Zebulon Pikes Juvenile Detention Center.