Victim identified in South Nevada Avenue murder in Colorado Springs | Crime and justice

The El Paso County Coroner's Office has identified the victim in the May 23 homicide on South Nevada Avenue as 45-year-old Darryl Edward Scurry Jr.

On May 23, the Colorado Springs Police Department responded to a shooting on South Nevada Avenue, near the southbound exit ramp of Interstate-25.

When officers arrived, they found Scurry with at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The coroner's office is still determining the cause and manner of death, but the incident is being investigated as a homicide.

At this time, no suspects are in custody and detectives will continue to investigate the incident, including information on potential suspects.

This is the 20th homicide in Colorado Springs this year. Last year at this time, there were 11 homicides.

This incident is ongoing and remains an active investigation. Anyone with information or who witnessed this incident is encouraged to call the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719-) 444-4000. To remain anonymous, call the Crime Stoppers tip line at (719)634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.