On October 5, 2025, at approximately 1:58 a.m., the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) was dispatched to the 3500 block of North Academy Boulevard regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two adult males suffering from at least one gunshot wound each. One of the males was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The other male was deceased on scene.

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On October 6, 2025, the El Paso County Coroner's Office conducted an autopsy on the deceased male and identified him as 21-year-old Daniel Federico.  While the coroner's office will determine the cause and manner of death, this is being investigated as a homicide. A photo of Mr. Federico has been provided by his family.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. If anyone has any information, please contact CSPD at 719-444-7000. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 719-634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.

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