Homicide victim identified; CSPD says no suspects in custody as investigation continues

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) responded to a shooting near the 100 block of S. Union Blvd. shortly before midnight on May 17.

Officers found a man with a gunshot wound who was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to CSPD, the El Paso County coroner identified the shooting victim as 30-year-old Peter Espino. His death is being investigated as a homicide. This is the 18th homicide this year in Colorado Springs.

CSPD said detectives continue to investigate the shooting and there are no suspects in custody at this time.

This is an active investigation and anyone with information or who witnessed this incident is asked to call the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719-) 444-4000. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call the Crime Stoppers tip line at (719)634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.