Release Number: 2508-009

On August 10, 2025, at approximately 2:18 PM, the Colorado Springs Police Department received a call for service regarding a shooting in the 4100 block of Sod House Trail. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased adult male and a deceased adult female, both suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The Homicide unit responded and assumed the investigation.

On August 11, 2025, the El Paso County Coroner's Office conducted an autopsy and identified the deceased individuals as 45-year-old Tanya Burnside and 42-year-old Bryce Tallent.  While the coroner's officer will determine the cause and manner of death, Ms. Burnside's death is being investigated as a homicide, and Mr. Tallent's death is being investigated as a suicide. A photo of Ms. Burnside has been provided by the family below.

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This was the 22nd homicide in 2025 in Colorado Springs.  At this time last year, there were 26 homicides.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and all parties are accounted for.  Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is asked to call 719-444-7000.  If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.

Ms. Tanya Burnside

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