🌱 Shooting Victim Identified + Victim Advocacy Volunteers Needed

Morning, Colorado Springs! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Colorado Springs Daily. Come along for the most important things going on these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 85 Low: 57.

Here are the top three stories today in Colorado Springs:

1. The victim of the Mallard Meadows Apartments shooting has been identified. The Colorado Springs Police Department reports that Malaya Leary, 18, was discovered by responding officers on May 21. Eric Lockhart, 19, has been arrested in connection with the investigation. (KRDO)
2. The Colorado Springs Fire Department has a new wellness therapy dog - Diesel. Their newest team member will help firefighters deal with the job's many stressors while providing comfort. Diesel has been officially sworn in by the City of Colorado Springs. (KRDO)
3. The Colorado Springs Police Department is currently accepting applications for volunteers to support staff with its Victim Advocacy Program. The volunteers will be providing resources and support to victims of traumatic experiences. Click for a full description of the position and to submit a volunteer application. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Colorado Springs:

• Mediterranean Diet Workshop At Cheyenne Mountain Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Career Navigator Office Hours At Library 21c (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Colorado State University shares a statement regarding the mass shooting that occurred in Uvalde, Texas. Click for the full statement. (Instagram)
• Visit Colorado Springs reminds the community that its FREE Crafts and Drinks Passport is the perfect guide to Memorial Day Weekend. Click for more information about the guide. (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Pueblo Colorado announces that a Fire Weather Watch has been issued. The watch is in response to hot, dry, and windy conditions. (Facebook)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.